Evaluation of eye animations developed to aid undergraduate student orthoptists

O’Connor, Anna, Milling, Ashli F ORCID: 0000-0002-4984-3469 and Pountney, Mark (2022) Evaluation of eye animations developed to aid undergraduate student orthoptists. Developing Academic Practice, 2022 (June). pp. 1-15.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3828/dap.2022.5

Abstract

<jats:p> In orthoptics we often explain dynamic concepts with traditional media, such as static images which students can have difficulties understanding. With advancements in technology, we were able to develop some animations to simulate eye abnormalities. The aim of this study was to incorporate these eye animations into the teaching of orthoptics at the University of Liverpool, and evaluate their use, based on student perceptions, in terms of usability and efficacy. Results showed that students responded positively, valuing the visual element of the animation resource, the user friendliness and the flexible accessibility. The themes identified during exploratory analysis were similar from the questionnaires and the focus group. These themes highlighted that the students positively evaluated the animations and would like to continue utilising them further, commenting positively on the formatting and the ease of use of the animations. The flexibility of access, the user friendliness and visual element of this resource were all evaluated very positively, thus increasing student confidence and experience prior to attending clinical placement.</jats:p>

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health > School of Health Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	06 Sep 2022 07:08
Last Modified:	17 Mar 2024 14:38
DOI:	10.3828/dap.2022.5
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3163587