Use of a case-based computerized assessment instrument in clinical teaching: acceptance by students

Abstract

The goal of this study was to receive information about students' acceptance of computer- and case-based testing. 32 students had to work through two computer based cases and to answer the related questions. The questions were posed in two formats: in the multiple-choice question (MCQs) format and in the open-ended question (OEQs) format. Afterwards, the learners had to fill in a questionnaire concerning the acceptance of computer- and case-based testing, the testing tool and computer-based learning. The results showed a moderate acceptance in the first scale and a high acceptance in the scales concerning the testing tool and learning with computer. Additionally, the students had to assess the difficulty of the particular format. The students rated it easier to answer MCQs than OEQs.In summary, the results are encouraging in respect to an implementation of computer-based cases within the scope of faculty internal tests.

Keywords

• acceptance
• case-based assessment
• computer-based training
• CASUS