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Title | ||
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The implementation of e-learning tools to enhance undergraduate bioinformatics teaching and learning: a case study in the National University of Singapore. |
Abstract | ||
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BACKGROUND: The rapid advancement of computer and information technology in recent years has resulted in the rise of e-learning technologies to enhance and complement traditional classroom teaching in many fields, including bioinformatics. This paper records the experience of implementing e-learning technology to support problem-based learning (PBL) in the teaching of two undergraduate bioinformatics classes in the National University of Singapore. RESULTS: Survey results further established the efficiency and suitability of e-learning tools to supplement PBL in bioinformatics education. 63.16% of year three bioinformatics students showed a positive response regarding the usefulness of the Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) e-learning tool in guiding the learning and discussion process involved in PBL and in enhancing the learning experience by breaking down PBL activities into a sequential workflow. On the other hand, 89.81% of year two bioinformatics students indicated that their revision process was positively impacted with the use of LAMS for guiding the learning process, while 60.19% agreed that the breakdown of activities into a sequential step-by-step workflow by LAMS enhances the learning experience CONCLUSION: We show that e-learning tools are useful for supplementing PBL in bioinformatics education. The results suggest that it is feasible to develop and adopt e-learning tools to supplement a variety of instructional strategies in the future. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2009 | 10.1186/1471-2105-10-S15-S12 | BMC Bioinformatics |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
computational biology,microarrays,information technology,bioinformatics,learning technology,curriculum,algorithms | Computer-Assisted Instruction,E learning,Teaching and learning center,Information technology,Computer science,Curriculum,Bioinformatics | Journal |
Volume | Issue | ISSN |
10 | S-15 | 1471-2105 |
Citations | PageRank | References |
23 | 0.74 | 3 |
Authors | ||
7 | ||
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
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| Shen Jean Lim | 1 | 70 | 2.48 |
| Asif M. Khan | 2 | 176 | 11.19 |
| Mark De Silva | 3 | 23 | 0.74 |
| Kuan Siong Lim | 4 | 23 | 0.74 |
| Yongli Hu | 5 | 23 | 0.74 |
| Chay Hoon Tan | 6 | 23 | 0.74 |
| Tin Wee Tan | 7 | 566 | 36.14 |