A Comparative Study between Popplet Notes and Conventional Notes for Learning Pathology Prashaanthi N.1,*, Dr. Brundha MP2 1Student, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai 2Department of Pathology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai *Corresponding Author E-mail: prashaanthinagaraj@gmail.com
Online published on 12 June, 2018. Abstract Aim and Objective This study was done to compare the conventional notes and popplet notes for learning pathology among II year BDS students in Saveetha Dental College. Background New methods are used to improve the standard of education. Pathology is a versatile subject and the concepts are hard to understand. Popplet helps in effective education and teaching. It interprets concepts in a better way, facilitates learning and improves the performance. Materials and Method A total of 27 students were given conventional notes to learn and test was conducted and assessed. The same students were given popplet notes to learn and test was conducted and assessed. The results were compared to find the efficacy of two methods. Result 70.3% of the students passed the test when they used conventional notes while 88.8% of the students passed the test when they used popplet notes for learning. Conclusion Popplet notes simplifies the content, has the ability to insert images and the app can be installed free of cost. Students showed keen interest on using popplet notes than conventional notes. Using popplet notes is more effective than conventional notes. Top Keywords Conventional notes, popplet notes, BDS students, comparison, education, teaching. Top |