Remote Teaching of a Graduate-Level Instrument Repair and Maintenance Course Using Take-Home Kits and Laboratory Demonstrations
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Abstract
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most courses at universities in many countries transitioned to a remote format for the 2020–21 academic year. This presented additional challenges for courses taught with a hands-on component. Here we describe the implementation of a take-home activity kit and laboratory demonstrations to facilitate hands-on learning for a graduate-level instrument repair and maintenance course. Each student was provided with a take-home kit to enable hands-on activities at home, demonstrated by the course instructors during the synchronous lectures. Laboratory demonstrations were presented using short videos, photos, and instrument manufacturer instruction manuals. Student success was evaluated by means of a hands-on practical exam using the take-home kits and a student experience survey. All of the students who completed the survey indicated that they used the kit and felt that it improved their understanding of topics discussed in the synchronous lectures. The take-home kits and laboratory demonstrations enabled active remote learning that not only fulfilled the course learning objectives but also enhanced student experience and practical skills.
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