Abstract
The course SBMS3210 Instrumental Analysis and Application in Biomedical Sciences aims to equip students with knowledge in instrumental analysis and the relevant applications in biomedical sciences. The contents include introducing the principles, protocols and scope of application of those state-of-the-art instruments that are frequently used in the field of biomedical research. The course will provide students with knowledge on how to accurately and appropriately use the analyses for addressing scientific questions. The practical and demonstration session is an integrative part of the course, which will facilitate the student to acquire knowledge or experience on the potential applications of laboratory instruments in biomedical research. The proposed project aims to develop the video materials for the practical session of this course for conducting online teaching using Zoom. It is expected that the video materials generated will serve as an alternative approach following cancellation of onsite practical and demonstration during special circumstances.
Brief write-up
Project objectives
The objective of the project is to develop the video materials for the practical session of the BSc Programme course SBMS3210 “Instrumental Analysis and Application in Biomedical Sciences” for conducting online teaching using Zoom. The contents of video recordings include procedures for specimen preparation and biomedical instrument usage. It is expected that the video materials generated will serve as an alternative approach following cancellation of onsite practical and demonstration during special circumstances such as COVID-19 pandemic.
Activities, process and outcomes
The team performed video recordings for procedures for a variety of specimen preparation and biomedical instrument usage. Video recordings were made for student learning in online or offline classes. The team produced 9 sessions of video recordings including 3D printer, next-generation sequencer, microfluidics, histology sectioning, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, flow cytometer, TEM, SEM, microCT and in vivo imaging, UHPLC-MS/MS, and cryo-TEM.
Deliverables and evaluation
The video materials were well received by the students. Course and Teaching Evaluation (CTE) indicated that the students were satisfied with the practical teaching with the video materials. The reflection from the students indicates that showing videos is a better presentation of practicing the instruments and enhances efficient learning.
Dissemination, diffusion, impact and sharing of good practices
The video materials were uploaded on blackboard system around one week before the scheduled class and practical session. The students could conveniently view the video materials before, during and after the class.
Impact on teaching and learning
The video materials produced could be used for long term for practical and demonstration session. The video materials facilitate the improvement of online teaching and learning.
