Whole digital Inverted Classroom, Zoom Breakout Sessions and live streaming of medical exmans - experience and chances

ABSTRACT

Introduction The basic problem with teaching ENT is having to convey content in a very short period of time. Due to the Corona pandemic, content had to be digitised at short notice in order to continue teaching. Even hybrid teaching and learning formats were compromised. We therefore developed the innovative concept of a fully digital flipped classroom by combining digital teaching formats with live video conferencing and small group work (so-called breakout sessions). Material and methods From the beginning of the module, all learning materials were accessible for independent preparation via the Stud.IP and ILIAS learning platforms. The face-to-face classes were replaced by interactive video conferencing and the breakout session function was used as an innovative approach. The apparative diagnostics were integrated live with the help of capture cards from the gaming sector and an online survey was conducted at the end. Results The course was technically well implemented and meaningfully enriched with the help of live medical technology. Student satisfaction with the innovative concept was high overall and ensured high participation rates. The breakout session was rated positively overall. Discussion In the future our demonstrated concept will be one possible option to enlarge upon classroom teaching. In our opinion this will matter especially for underrepresented subjects like otorhino-laryngology. We had the experience that especially the contact point between theory and practice can be empowered by this method. The possibility to carry out a group work within a large digital event is a good option to personalize the education while saving time for the teachers.