A Comparative Study between Textbook Notes and Educreation Notes in Learning Pathology

AIM This study is done to compare the conventional text book notes and video created by using educreation app for learning pathology among second year BDS students of Saveetha Dental College. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 20 students were given conventional text book notes and another group of 20 students were given video prepared by using educreation app and a test was conducted and assessed. RESULT The people who used educreation notes had a better score compared to people who used conventional notes. The mean value of educreation notes was comparatively higher. The data was statistically significant. CONCLUSION Educreation app is an unique interactive whiteboard and screen casting tool that is simple, powerful and fun to use. It helps to create slide-show-style lessons or presentations using typed or handwritten text. Hence learning using educreation helps to gain better knowledge and understanding volatile subjects such as pathology.