Online, Game-Based Learning (GBL) on Melanoma: The Learning Experiences of a Medical Student
- Author:
Tessa Li Chyin Lim
1
Author Information
1. Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia Campus, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Melanoma;
educational gaming;
game-based learning
- From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology
2020;44(1):65-68
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The use of GBL in dermatology education is not uncommon. GBL provides education to audiences
around the world, wherever their learning environment allows them. The paper serves to present the
experience of a medical student who developed a GBL program for malignant melanoma (MM) without
prior skills in the development of GBL software or computer programming. The commercial GBL
software used is ‘Chat Mapper’. The program can be published in HTML and embedded in Moodle.
It allows the creation of non-linear branching dialogue trees. The users will interact with a virtual
physician which discusses the clinical features, risk factors, management, staging and prognosis of
MM. A 6-minute GBL program was practical to have a basic coverage of MM. To limit learner fatigue,
the program is completed with audio, graphics and dialogue menus. It tailors to English-speaking
users with visual and auditory learning styles. A straightforward navigating system can accommodate
users at all levels of computer literacy. The program is compatible with laptop, desktop but not all
phones. A period of one week was used to master the software, resolve any technical issues and to
develop this program. Users who completed the program will be able to know more about MM. The
program can be viewed at: https://tlderm.webnode.com/. Physicians may consider integrating GBL
programs into routine practice. The development, however, might be hampered by the time factor, cost
factor and the need for technical experts.
- Full text:Case Report 7_pg65.pdf
