An Evaluation of the Use of Video Tutorials as supporting Tools for teaching Laboratory Skills in Biology

摘要: The recent developments in digital media and availability of portable devices have opened many possibilities for educational use. A potential application arises when teaching a particular skill relies on the accurate description procedure involved. Teaching molecular biology falls within this description, as it requires highly specific skills with well-defined protocols, which small errors can lead to failure process. This study aimed evaluate use video tutorial during an active learning laboratory-based session students’ competence confidence. group comprised undergraduate students minimal experience laboratory environment, previously identified lacking confidence first facing procedures alone. Students were allocated one three groups either (a) received face-to-face training asked repeat alone at later date; (b) date access video; or (c) did not receive but carry out relying video. Comparisons made between terms their behaviour, end result procedure, answers questionnaire assessing Results suggest that blended approach yielded greatest success performing Moreover, increased own ability. Video tutorials are proposed excellent tools part teach practical skills.