Transforming Education with Photogrammetry:Creating Realistic 3D Objects for Augmented Reality Applications

Augmented reality(AR)is an emerging dynamic technology that effectively supports education across different levels.The increased use of mobile devices has an even greater impact.As the demand for AR applications in education continues to increase,educators actively seek innovative and immersive methods to engage students in learning.However,exploring these possibilities also entails identifying and overcoming existing barriers to optimal educational integration.Concurrently,this surge in demand has prompted the identification of specific barriers,one of which is three-dimensional(3D)modeling.Creating 3D objects for augmented reality education applications can be challenging and time-consuming for the educators.To address this,we have developed a pipeline that creates realistic 3D objects from the two-dimensional(2D)photograph.Applications for augmented and virtual reality can then utilize these created 3D objects.We evaluated the proposed pipeline based on the usability of the 3D object and performance metrics.Quantitatively,with 117 respondents,the co-creation team was surveyed with openended questions to evaluate the precision of the 3D object created by the proposed photogrammetry pipeline.We analyzed the survey data using descriptive-analytical methods and found that the proposed pipeline produces 3D models that are positively accurate when compared to real-world objects,with an average mean score above 8.This study adds new knowledge in creating 3D objects for augmented reality applications by using the photogrammetry technique;finally,it discusses potential problems and future research directions for 3D objects in the education sector.

Getting physical with medical education:Exercise based virtual anatomy review classes for medical students

The benefits of regular physical activity are well known.Yet,few studies have examined the effectiveness of integrating physical activity(PA)into curricula within a post-secondary setting.To investigate the incorporation of PA into medical curriculum,we developed a series of optional exercise-based review sessions designed to reinforce musculoskeletal(MSK)anatomy course material.These synchronous sessions were co-taught by a group fitness instructor and an anatomy instructor.The fitness instructor would lead students through both strength and yoga style exercises,while the anatomy instructor asked questions about relevant anatomical structures related to course material previously covered.After the sessions,participants were asked to evaluate the classes on their self-reported exam preparedness in improving MSK anatomy knowledge,PA levels,and mental wellbeing.Thirty participants completed surveys;a majority agreed that the classes increased understanding of MSK concepts(90.0%)and activity levels(97.7%).Many(70.0%)felt that the classes helped reduce stress.The majority of respondents(90.0%)agreed that the classes contributed to increased feelings of social connectedness.Overall,medical students saw benefit in PA based interventions to supplement MSK course concepts.Along with increasing activity levels and promoting health behaviours,integrating PA into medical curriculum may improve comprehension of learning material,alleviate stress and foster social connectivity among medical students.

Evaluating large language models as patient education tools for inflammatory bowel disease:A comparative study

BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is a global health burden that affects millions of individuals worldwide,necessitating extensive patient education.Large language models(LLMs)hold promise for addressing patient information needs.However,LLM use to deliver accurate and comprehensible IBD-related medical information has yet to be thoroughly investigated.AIM To assess the utility of three LLMs(ChatGPT-4.0,Claude-3-Opus,and Gemini-1.5-Pro)as a reference point for patients with IBD.METHODS In this comparative study,two gastroenterology experts generated 15 IBD-related questions that reflected common patient concerns.These questions were used to evaluate the performance of the three LLMs.The answers provided by each model were independently assessed by three IBD-related medical experts using a Likert scale focusing on accuracy,comprehensibility,and correlation.Simultaneously,three patients were invited to evaluate the comprehensibility of their answers.Finally,a readability assessment was performed.RESULTS Overall,each of the LLMs achieved satisfactory levels of accuracy,comprehensibility,and completeness when answering IBD-related questions,although their performance varies.All of the investigated models demonstrated strengths in providing basic disease information such as IBD definition as well as its common symptoms and diagnostic methods.Nevertheless,when dealing with more complex medical advice,such as medication side effects,dietary adjustments,and complication risks,the quality of answers was inconsistent between the LLMs.Notably,Claude-3-Opus generated answers with better readability than the other two models.CONCLUSION LLMs have the potential as educational tools for patients with IBD;however,there are discrepancies between the models.Further optimization and the development of specialized models are necessary to ensure the accuracy and safety of the information provided.

术前IDEAS模式访视在肺癌胸腔镜辅助小切口手术患者中的应用效果

目的 探讨术前IDEAS模式访视在肺癌胸腔镜辅助小切口手术(VAMT)患者中的应用效果。方法根据干预方式的不同将80例肺癌VAMT患者分为对照组(n=34)和IDEAS组(n=46),对照组患者给予常规术前访视,IDEAS组患者给予术前IDEAS模式访视。比较两组患者的生理指标[脉率(PR)、舒张压(DBP)、收缩压(SBP)]、疼痛程度[视觉模拟评分法(VAS)]、心理状态[汉密尔顿焦虑量表(HAMA)、汉密尔顿抑郁量表(HAMD)]、希望水平[Herth希望量表(HHI)]、满意度、住院时间及并发症发生情况。结果 干预后,两组患者PR、DBP、SBP均高于本组干预前,IDEAS组患者PR、DBP、SBP均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P﹤0.05)。干预后,两组患者VAS、HAMD、HAMA评分均低于本组干预前,HHI量表各维度评分均高于本组干预前,IDEAS组患者VAS、HAMD、HAMA评分均低于对照组,HHI量表各维度评分均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P﹤0.05)。IDEAS组患者的总满意率为100%,明显高于对照组患者的82.35%,住院时间明显短于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P﹤0.01)。IDEAS组患者的并发症总发生率为4.35%,与对照组患者的11.76%比较,差异无统计学意义(P﹥0.05)。结论 术前IDEAS模式访视能有效改善肺癌VAMT患者的生理指标、心理状态和疼痛程度,提高希望水平,患者的满意度高。

内镜息肉冷圈套切除术联合IDEAS护理模式访视用于结直肠息肉切除患者的效果观察

目的探讨内镜息肉冷圈套切除术(CSP)结合识别问题-确定选项-评估并选择最佳选项-行动-检验有效性(IDEAS)护理模式访视应用于结直肠息肉患者的临床疗效,并分析对患者疼痛因子的影响,为提高该疾病的临床治疗效果提供依据。方法选取2021年1月至2023年1月南方医科大学南方医院增城院区收治的112例结直肠息肉患者进行前瞻性研究,根据不同的手术方式分为A组[56例,IDEAS护理模式访视+内镜息肉热圈套切除术(HSP)]和B组(56例,IDEAS护理模式访视+CSP),术后随访6个月。比较两组患者息肉切除情况,术前和术后3d的疼痛因子指标及血清血栓素B2(TXB2)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)水平,以及息肉完整切除率和术后6个月并发症发生情况。结果B组患者手术时间短于A组;与术前比,术后3 d两组患者血清前列腺素E2(PGE2)、神经生长因子(NGF)、TXB2、VEGF、bFGF水平均升高,但B组均低于A组;血清P物质(SP)水平均降低,且B组低于A组(均P<0.05)。两组患者内镜操作时间、息肉切除时间、息肉直径、息肉切除数量、息肉完整切除率及术后6个月并发症总发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。结论CSP结合IDEAS护理模式访视应用于结直肠息肉患者的治疗可显著缩短手术时间,患者术后疼痛较轻,有利于减轻机体炎症反应,促进疾病转归。

基于IDEAS的多元化护理对溃疡性结肠炎患者生活质量及满意度的影响

目的探究基于IDEAS的多元化护理模式对溃疡性结肠炎患者生活质量及满意度的影响。方法方便选取2018年9月—2023年9月盐城市第三人民医院消化内科收治的84例溃疡性结肠炎患者作为研究对象,以随机数表法分为两组,对照组(42例)实行常规护理,观察组(42例)实行基于IDEAS的多元化护理模式。比较两组生活质量评分及护理满意度。结果观察组生活质量评分高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组护理总满意率远高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论基于IDEAS的多元化护理模式对溃疡性结肠炎护理效果具有积极影响,利于提高患者生存质量与护理满意度。

The Implementation of Dewey's Pedagogical Ideas in Chinese Liberal Arts Education

It is hard for China to cultivate creative thinkers the present Chinese society needs,so the educational system has to reform.The paper analyses the dilemma in Chinese education,Dewey’s pedagogical ideas,and how Chinese educators can learn from Dewey’s ideas.Chinese higher education system and the examination system for admission to colleges and universities especially liberal arts colleges need to apply Dewey’s pedagogical ideas and reform themselves in order to conform to the whole society.

Basic Ideas and Principles for the Development of Graduate Education During "the 13th Five-Year Plan"

"The 13th Five-Year Plan", referring to the period from 2016 to 2020, marks a decisive stage in building moderately prosperous society of China. During "the 13th Five-Year Plan", the demand of China's graduate education is increasing. Therefore, the development of graduate education during "the 13th Five-Year Plan" must meet the needs of the development of China's economy. By strictly adhering to the basic principle of steady development and deepening reform, improve the integral level of graduate education across the board to better provide high-level talents for the development of China's socialism. This paper, starting from the general situation of graduate education during "the 12th Five-year Plan", discusses basic ideas and principles for the development of graduate education during "the 13th Five-Year Plan" for reference only.

Virtual reality for preoperative patient education: Impact on satisfaction, usability, and burnout from the perspective of new nurses

BACKGROUND Traditional paper-based preoperative patient education is a struggle for new nurses and requires extensive training.In this situation,virtual reality technology can help the new nurses.Despite its potential benefits,there are studies on patient satisfaction but there is limited information on the usability of virtual reality(VR)technology for new nurses in giving preoperative education to patients.AIM To investigate the impact on satisfaction,usability,and burnout of a system using VR technology in preoperative patient education.METHODS The study involved 20 nurses from the plastic surgery ward and 80 patients admitted between April and May 2019.Each nurse taught four patients:Two using traditional verbal education and two using virtual reality.The System Usability Scale,After-Scenario Questionnaire,and Maslach Burnout Inventory(MBI)were employed to evaluate the impact of these education methods.RESULTS The VR education groups showed a statistically higher satisfaction than the traditional verbal education groups.Among the three subscales of the MBI,emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment improved statistically significantly.VR was also better in terms of usability.CONCLUSION This study suggests VR enhances usability and reduces burnout in nurses,but further research is needed to assess its impact on depersonalization and objective measures like stress and heart rate.

基于IDEAS访视模式对腹腔镜下全子宫切除术患者生理、心理应激反应及应对方式的影响

目的:探讨基于IDEAS访视模式对腹腔镜下全子宫切除术患者生理、心理应激反应及应对方式的影响。方法:选取2021年1月—2022年12月于肇庆市第一人民医院拟行腹腔镜下全子宫切除术的患者60例作为研究对象,以随机数字表法分为对照组(实施常规术前访视)和观察组(实施基于IDEAS的访视模式),各30例。比较两组患者生理应激指标、心理应激水平、应对方式及护理满意度。结果:访视后,两组脉率、舒张压、收缩压水平高于访视前,观察组脉率、舒张压、收缩压水平低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);访视后,两组面对评分高于访视前,焦虑自评量表、抑郁自评量表评分及回避、屈服评分低于访视前,观察组优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组护理满意度高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P=0.0022)。结论:应用基于IDEAS访视模式于腹腔镜下全子宫切除术患者中的临床效果显著,有利于缓解患者的生理、心理应激反应,改善患者的应对方式,提高护理满意度。

Impact of stage-specific limb function exercises guided by a selfmanagement education model on arteriovenous fistula maturation status

BACKGROUND The exercise of limb function is the most economical and safe method to promote the maturation of arteriovenous fistula(AVF).However,due to the lack of a uni-fied exercise standard in China,many patients have insufficient awareness of the importance of AVF,leading to poor effectiveness of limb function exercise.The self-management education model can effectively promote patients to take pro-active health-related actions.This study focuses on the characteristics of patients during the peri-AVF period and conducts a phased limb function exercise under the guidance of the self-management education model to observe changes in fac-tors such as the maturity of AVF.AIM To assess the impact of stage-specific limb function exercises,directed by a self-management education model,on the maturation status of AVFs.METHODS This study is a randomized controlled trial involving 74 patients with forearm AVFs from the Nephrology Department of a tertiary hospital in Sichuan Province,China.Patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group using a random number table method.The observation group underwent tailored stage-specific limb func-tion exercises,informed by a self-management education model which took into account the unique features of AVF at various stages,in conjunction with routine care.Conversely,the control group was given standard limb function exercises along with routine care.The assessment involves the maturity of AVFs post-intervention,post-operative complications,and the self-management level of the fistula in both groups patients.Analyses were conducted using SPSS version 23.0.Count data were represented by frequency and percentage and subjected to chi-square test comparisons.Measurement data adhering to a normal distribution were presented as mean±SD.The independent samples t-test was utilized for inter-group comparisons,while the paired t-test was used for intra-group comparisons.For measurement data not fitting a normal distribution,the median and interquartile range were presented and analyzed using the Wilcoxon rank sum test.RESULTS At the 8-wk postoperative mark,the observation group demonstrated significantly higher scores in AVF symptom recognition,symptom prevention,and self-management compared to the control group(P<0.05).However,the variance in symptom management scores between the observation and control groups lacked statistical signi-ficance(P>0.05).At 4 wk after the operation,the observation group displayed a superior vessel diameter and depth from the skin of the drainage vessels in comparison to the control group(P<0.05).While the observation group did manifest elevated blood flow rates in the drainage vessels relative to the control group,this distinction was not statistically significant(P>0.05).By the 8-wk postoperative interval,the observation group outperformed the control group with notable enhancements in blood flow rates,vessel diameter,and depth from the skin of drainage vessels(P<0.01).Seven days following the procedure,the observation group manifested significantly diminished limb swelling and an overall reduced complication rate in contrast to the control group(P<0.05).The evaluation of infection,thrombosis,embolism,arterial aneurysm stenosis,and incision bleeding showed no notable differences between the two groups(P>0.05).By the 4-wk postoperative juncture,complications between the observation and control groups were statistically indistinguishable(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Stage-specific limb function exercises,under the guidance of a self-management education model,amplify the capacity of AVF patients to discern and prevent symptoms.Additionally,they expedite AVF maturation and miti-gate postoperative limb edema,underscoring their efficacy as a valuable method for the care and upkeep of AVF in hemodialysis patients.

Effect of health education based on information-motivationbehavioral skills model on patients with unilateral vestibular dysfunction

BACKGROUND Vestibular dysfunction(VH)is a common concomitant symptom of late peri-pheral vestibular lesions,which can be trauma,poisoning,infection,heredity,and neurodegeneration,but about 50%of the causes are unknown.The study uses the information-motivation-behavioral skills(IMB)model for health education,effectively improve the quality of life,increase their self-confidence,reduce anxiety and depression,and effectively improve the psychological state of patients.AIM To explore the effect of health education based on the IMB model on the degree of vertigo,disability,anxiety and depression in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction.METHODS The clinical data of 80 patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction from January 2019 to December 2021 were selected as the retrospective research objects,and they were divided into the control group and the observation group with 40 cases in each group according to different nursing methods.Among them,the control group was given routine nursing health education and guidance,and the observation group was given health education and guidance based on the IMB model.The changes in self-efficacy,anxiety and depression,and quality of life of patients with unilateral VH were compared between the two groups.RESULTS There was no significant difference in General Self-Efficacy Scale(GSES)scale scores between the two groups of patients before nursing(P>0.05),which was comparable;after nursing,the GSES scale scores of the two groups were higher than those before nursing.The nursing group was higher than the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the scores of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HADS)and anxiety and depression subscales between the two groups before nursing(P>0.05).After nursing,the HADS score,anxiety,and depression subscale scores of the two groups of patients were lower than those before nursing,and the nursing group was lower than the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).After nursing,the Dizziness Handicap Inventory(DHI)scale and DHI-P,DHI-E and DHI-F scores in the two groups were decreased,and the scores in the nursing group were lower than those in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Health education based on the IMB model can effectively improve patients'quality of life,increase self-efficacy of patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction,enhance patients'confidence,enable patients to resume normal work and life as soon as possible,reduce patients'anxiety and depression,and effectively improve patients'psychological status.

Parental Educational Expectations,Academic Pressure,and Adolescent Mental Health:An Empirical Study Based on CEPS Survey Data

Background:This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental educational expectations and adolescent mental health problems,with academic pressure as a moderating variable.Methods:This study was based on the baseline data of the China Education Panel Survey,which was collected within one school year during 2013–2014.It included 19,958 samples from seventh and ninth graders,who ranged from 11 to 18 years old.After removing missing values and conducting relevant data processing,the effective sample size for analysis was 16344.The OLS(Ordinary Least Squares)multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between parental educational expectations,academic pressure,and adolescents’mental health problems.In addition,we established an interaction term between parents’educational expectations and academic pressure to investigate the moderating effect of academic stress.Results:The study found that adolescents whose parents had high educational expectations reported less mental health problems.(β=−0.195;p<0.001).Additionally,adolescents who had high academic pressure reported more mental health problems.(β=0.649;p<0.001).Furthermore,the study found that academic pressure had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between parental educational expectations and adolescents’mental health problems(β=0.082;p<0.001).Conclusion:Parental educational expectations had a close relationship with adolescents’mental health problems,and academic pressure moderated this relationship.For those adolescents with high levels of academic pressure,the association between high parental educational expectations and mental health problems became stronger.On the contrary,for those adolescents with low levels of academic pressure,the association between high parental educational expectations and mental health problems became weaker.These findings shed new light on how parental educational expectations affected adolescent mental health problems and had significant implications for their healthy development.

Evaluation of the effects of health education interventions for hypertensive patients based on the health belief model

BACKGROUND Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke,and its prevalence is increasing worldwide.Health education interventions based on the health belief model(HBM)can improve the knowledge,attitudes,and behaviors of patients with hypertension and help them control their blood pressure.AIM To evaluate the effects of health education interventions based on the HBM in patients with hypertension in China.METHODS Between 2021 and 2023,140 patients with hypertension were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group.The intervention group received health education based on the HBM,including lectures,brochures,videos,and counseling sessions,whereas the control group received routine care.Outcomes were measured at baseline,three months,and six months after the intervention and included blood pressure,medication adherence,self-efficacy,and perceived benefits,barriers,susceptibility,and severity.RESULTS The intervention group had significantly lower systolic blood pressure[mean difference(MD):-8.2 mmHg,P<0.001]and diastolic blood pressure(MD:-5.1 mmHg,P=0.002)compared to the control group at six months.The intervention group also had higher medication adherence(MD:1.8,P<0.001),self-efficacy(MD:12.4,P<0.001),perceived benefits(MD:3.2,P<0.001),lower perceived barriers(MD:-2.6,P=0.001),higher perceived susceptibility(MD:2.8,P=0.002),and higher perceived severity(MD:3.1,P<0.001)than the control group at six months.CONCLUSION Health education interventions based on the HBM effectively improve blood pressure control and health beliefs in patients with hypertension and should be implemented in clinical practice and community settings.

近十年国外比较教育研究文献的知识图景——基于ProQuest Education Database 2013-2023年数据

研究以ProQuest Education Database为数据源搜集样本,使用Python软件对2013-2023年国外比较教育研究文献进行知识图景分析。对研究文献高频关键词、核心发文机构、关键词网络中心性以及年度突现词频等采用知识图谱可视化的方法呈现,以此清晰、直观地识别英文研究论文中比较教育领域高频研究主题关键词,从而确定国外比较教育研究领域在2013-2023年间的文献研究焦点与主题演变。通过分析发现,包含高等教育国际化、教师教育与国际大规模学业评价、可持续发展教育,以及后疫情时代教育复苏、教育数字化与教育公平相关的国际比较研究关注度日趋增长。未来我国比较教育学应紧跟时代发展,立足本国教育实情,加强微观教育实践领域的研究,同时也应增强教育理论研究并拓展多种方法综合运用。

New Ideas and Strategies for Eliminating Obstacles to the Integration of Industry and Education in Vocational Education

The integration of industry and education in vocational education is related to the direction of vocational education reform and thequality of personnel training. Nowadays, there are institutional obstacles to the integration of industry and education in VocationalEducation in China in terms of government power boundary, governance system, governance model, safeguard measures andenvironmental atmosphere. Therefore, the author makes an analysis and Discussion on the new ideas and strategies for eliminatingthe obstacles to the integration of industry and education in Vocational education. The study found that during the social transitionperiod, the survival and development of vocational and technical education became crucial. And the results of the research showthat the integration of production and education in vocational education is an inevitable requirement for the establishment of amodern vocational education system. It is not an activity under the administrative instruction, but an inherent requirement for thedevelopment of vocational education.

Exclusive breastfeeding greater than 50%, success of education in a university hospital in Bogotá: Case-control study

BACKGROUND Maintenance rates of exclusive breastfeeding(EBF)worldwide are low,thus,one of the objectives of the summary of policies on breastfeeding(BF)in world nutrition goals for 2025 are that at least 50%of infants under six months of age receive EBF that year.The Objective of this study is to document the rates of EBF in children born in San Ignacio University Hospital(HUSI)and identify factors associated with maintenance.AIM To document the percentages of EBF in those that were born at HUSI and identify factors associated to their maintenance.METHODS This is a study of cases and controls in an analytic,retrospective cohort that took children born alive between January 2016 and January 2019 at HUSI located in the city of Bogotá,Colombia.RESULTS Receiving information about BF at HUSI was able to maintain EBF up until 4 mo(OR=1.65;95%CI:1.02-2.66).The presence of gynecologic and obstetric comorbidities(OR=0.32;95%CI:0.12-0.83),having mastitis(OR=0.56;95%CI:0.33-0.94),and receiving information from mass media(OR=0.52;95%CI:0.31-0.84)are factors associated with not maintaining EBF.CONCLUSION Receiving education at a Women-and Child-Friendly Institution was the only significant factor to achieve EBF until 4 mo,with a frequency greater than the one reported in the country,which matches multiple studies where counseling and individualized support on BF achieve this purpose.Knowledge about BF and early detection of obstetric/gynecologic complications must be strengthened among the healthcare staff in charge of mothers during post-partum.Additionally,strategies must be promoted to continue BF such as creating milk banks with the objective of increasing BF rates even when mothers return to work.

基于IDEAS模式的术前访视联合共情支持对严重烧伤患者生理应激、应对方式和瘢痕恢复的影响

目的:基于IDEAS模式(即识别问题、确认选项、评估并选择最佳选项、行动和检验有效性)的术前访视联合共情支持对严重烧伤患者生理应激、应对方式和瘢痕恢复的影响。方法:选取2021年2月-2023年2月笔者科室收治的90例严重烧伤患者为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,各45例。对照组给予共情支持,观察组给予基于IDEAS模式的术前访视护理联合共情支持,比较两组生理应激[去甲肾上腺素(Norepinephrine,NE)、血管紧张素Ⅱ(Angiotensin Ⅱ,AngⅡ)水平]、心理状况[采用汉密尔顿焦虑量表(Hamilton anxiety scale,HAMA)和汉密尔顿抑郁量表(Hamilton depression scale,HAMD)评估]、应对方式[采用医学应对问卷(Medical coping modes questionnaire,MCMQ)评估]、自理能力[采用自我护理能力量表(Exercise of self-care agency scale,ESCA)]和瘢痕恢复情况[采用温哥华瘢痕量表(Vancouver scar scale,VSS)评估]。结果:干预后,观察组血清NE、AngⅡ水平低于对照组,HAMA、HAMD评分低于对照组,MCMQ评分优于对照组,ESCA各维度评分高于对照组,VSS评分及总分低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:基于IDEAS模式的术前访视联合共情支持可有效减轻严重烧伤患者生理应激,改善不良心理和应对方式,提高自我护理能力,进而促进瘢痕快速恢复。

Reform of Hospitality English Teaching Based on the Educational Concept of Outcome-Based Education(OBE)

The Outcome-Based Education(OBE)educational concept,proposed by renowned American educator Spady,aims to guide students in mastering learning laws and ultimately achieving expected learning outcomes.The application of OBE educational concept in Hospitality English curriculum not only can effectively enhance the learning effect but also promote the reform of the Hospitality English curriculum,thus improving students’learning enthusiasm.Therefore,taking the Hospitality English curriculum as an example,this paper points out the existing problems in the teaching of this course and suggests the reform measures based on the OBE teaching concept,hoping to provide guidelines for related educational work.

Making the case for the evolving role of social media in health professions education and a literature review on the application of some in ophthalmology

Background and Objective:Social media(SoMe)has emerged as a tool in health professions education(HPE),particularly amidst the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic.Despite the academia’s initial skepticism SoMe has been gaining traction in supporting learning communities,and offering opportunities for innovation in HPE.Our study aims to explore the integration of SoMe in HPE.Four key components were outlined as necessary for a successful integration,and include designing learning experiences,defining educator roles,selecting appropriate platforms,and establishing educational objectives.Methods:This article stemmed from the online Teaching Skills Series module on SoMe in education from the Ophthalmology Foundation,and drew upon evidence supporting learning theories relevant to SoMe integration and models of education.Additionally,we conducted a literature review considering Englishlanguage articles on the application of SoMe in ophthalmology from PubMed over the past decade.Key Content and Findings:Early adopters of SoMe platforms in HPE have leveraged these tools to enhance learning experiences through interaction,dialogue,content sharing,and active learning strategies.By integrating SoMe into educational programs,both online and in-person,educators can overcome time and geographical constraints,fostering more diverse and inclusive learning communities.Careful consideration is,however,necessary to address potential limitations within HPE.Conclusions:This article lays groundwork for expanding SoMe integration in HPE design,emphasizing the supportive scaffold of various learning theories,and the need of furthering robust research on examining its advantages over traditional educational formats.Our literature review underscores an ongoing multifaceted,random application of SoMe platforms in ophthalmology education.We advocate for an effective incorporation of SoMe in HPE education,with the need to comply with good educational practice.