Online anatomy team-based learning using blackboard collaborate platform during COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many educational institutions followed the blended learning system. Using the participants' opinions, we evaluated the Blackboard (Bb) collaborate platform for online team-based learning (TBL) sessions for undergraduate students from different medical programs in the KSA. The participants were students on the MBBS Program (157 year two and 149 year three), together with 53 students in year one of the Nursing Program, 25 in year two of the Doctor of Pharmacy Program, and 11 in year two of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program in Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, (FCMS) KSA. To assess students' recall, engagement, and satisfaction with the sessions, an online TBL plan was designed and reviewed by the Medical Education Department. The students completed an online survey at the end of each session. All responses in this study showed a statistically significant positive difference from the neutral mid-point response (p < 0.05), reflecting high satisfaction. In the MBBS Program, the survey was completed by 40 students in year two and 76 in year three. The mean responses were 4.1 +/- 0.3 and 3.9 +/- 0.2 respectively (mean +/- SD). In the BSN Program, 19 students completed the survey. The mean response was 4.6 +/- 0.2. In the Pharm D Program, 10 students completed the survey. The mean response was 4.9 +/- 0.12. In the MLS Program, eight students completed the survey. The mean response was 4.8 +/- 0.12. It was concluded that online TBL using Bb collaborate is a successful anatomy-learning tool among FCMS students on different programs.

Automated summary

The study evaluated the satisfaction and participation of FCMS students in different programs in online team-based learning on the Blackboard (Bb) collaborate platform, with results showing high satisfaction. Students from the MBBS, BSN, Pharm D, and MLS programs all provided positive feedback on the online team-based learning sessions.