Teaching Forensic Entomology, Forensic Anthropology, and Haematology &amp; Serology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Practical activities for distance learning

Villavicencio-Queijeiro, Alexa; Carlos, Pedraza-Lara; Quinto‐Sanchez, Mirsha; Castillo-Alanís, Alejandra; María, Sosa-Reyes Ana; A, Gómez-Valdes Jorge; Ojeda-Carrasco, Margarita; Roxana, Enríquez-Farías; Jiro, Suzuri-Hernández Luis

doi:10.1016/j.scijus.2022.04.009

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“…Despite the advantages of online learning, nondisabled neurotypical students and teachers have expressed a preference for in-person training, with online learning seen as a temporary measure for use during the pandemic only (Papa et al 2022:274; Spiros et al 2022). In fields such as anatomy, bioarchaeology, archaeology, and forensic anthropology, where practical training is key to developing competency, this rapid pivot in teaching modality raised concerns around the appropriateness of online learning in hands-on disciplines (Kulkarni and Chima 2021; Papa et al 2022:274; Passalacqua and Pilloud 2020; Scerri et al 2020; Spiros et al 2022; Villavicencio-Queijeiro et al 2022).…”

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“…Lockdowns and travel restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have required educators from numerous fields, including bioarchaeology, to offer crucial field training via online delivery (Douglass 2020; Douglass and Herr 2020; Hoggarth et al 2021; Pacifico and Robertson 2021; Scerri et al 2020). Although the educational impacts of this transition have been explored in anatomy (Bauler et al 2022; Papa et al 2022) and forensic anthropology (Moran 2022; Thompson et al 2020; Villavicencio-Queijeiro et al 2022), there has been little investigation on the impacts of online education within bioarchaeology. This reflects a broader deficit in educational research in this field, with existing studies being few, outdated, and limited in scope (e.g., Lacombe et al 2019; although see Spiros et al [2022] for an exception).…”

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Investigating the Effectiveness of Online Bioarchaeology Education through Participant Survey of a Cohort of International Adult Learners

Ward,

Barker,

Shoocongdej

et al. 2023

Adv. archaeol. pract.

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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the adoption of online education across all sectors worldwide, which was particularly challenging for disciplines that rely on hands-on learning such as bioarchaeology. Although the impacts of this rapid transition have been well investigated in fields such as anatomy and forensic anthropology, there has been little research into its effects within bioarchaeology. We address this deficit by investigating two common perceptions around online learning from a bioarchaeological perspective: (1) online techniques are inadequate for teaching practical skills, and (2) online learning environments lack a sense of community, thereby negatively affecting learner experiences. To gauge learner perceptions around online practical education in this field, we conducted a qualitative survey of participants in a bioarchaeology masterclass series. Results suggest that students perceive online learning to be as effective for practical training as in-person alternatives and that online learning may engender a sense of community when offered using a collaborative, interactive approach. Based on our results we provide several key recommendations for online education in bioarchaeology, including an active emphasis on social engagement and relationship building, culturally appropriate teaching, and the use of resources to encourage flexibility in learning. A Thai-language abstract is available as Supplemental Text 1.

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Investigating the Effectiveness of Online Bioarchaeology Education through Participant Survey of a Cohort of International Adult Learners

Ward,

Barker,

Shoocongdej

et al. 2023

Adv. archaeol. pract.

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“…Assim, Cosme et al (2020) investigaram se uma atividade baseada em jogo é útil como ferramenta para o ensino de entomologia, chegando à conclusão, a partir do feedback fornecido pelos estudantes, que todos os objetivos tinham sido alcançados. Villavicencio-Queijeiro et al (2022) relataram que durante a pandemia tiveram muito sucesso nas atividades online de variadas disciplinas (Entomologia Forense, Antropologia Forense e Hematologia/Sorologia), voltadas inclusive para um número maior de estudantes, profissionais forenses e jurídicos, e até mesmo outros instrutores. Concluíram, ainda, que antes da pandemia, atividades remotas nunca haviam sido seriamente consideradas como viáveis.…”

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A importância das redes sociais para o ensino universitário em entomologia

Fonseca,

Righi,

Silva

et al. 2023

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A quantidade de insetos catalogados no Brasil tem aumentado nas últimas décadas. Essas informações ficam armazenadas em laboratórios de Universidades como coleções didáticas. Porém, a retirada desses insetos do hábitat natural deles é muito discutida, pois ela fere o princípio do equilíbrio e da preservação. Nesse sentido, surgiu a necessidade de registrar essas amostras e armazenar as informações em uma plataforma online, disponibilizando esses dados aos interessados, por meio do desenvolvimento de um Insetário Virtual. O objetivo do projeto foi criar um Insetário Virtual, por meio de fotografias obtidas pelos estudantes do curso de Agronomia da Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul. Para isso, em 2021, estudantes de Agronomia da UERGS fotografaram insetos nos ambientes naturais deles e criaram páginas nos aplicativos Facebook e Instagram denominadas “Insetário Virtual”, nas quais todas as imagens dos insetos foram inseridas e utilizadas como coleção do Laboratório de Entomologia da Universidade. Além das fotos, foram compartilhadas informações a respeito dos insetos, auxiliando no conhecimento, desmistificando e explorando as espécies mais comuns que ocorrem no município, região e país, e a relação delas com o ambiente, sempre com o objetivo de orientar acerca da preservação da diversidade local, além de postagens dos mais variados sites de informação referentes aos insetos.

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The impact of climate change and sustainability initiatives on forensic practice

Thompson

2024

Forensic Science International: Synergy

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Teaching Forensic Entomology, Forensic Anthropology, and Haematology & Serology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Practical activities for distance learning

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

Investigating the Effectiveness of Online Bioarchaeology Education through Participant Survey of a Cohort of International Adult Learners

Investigating the Effectiveness of Online Bioarchaeology Education through Participant Survey of a Cohort of International Adult Learners

A importância das redes sociais para o ensino universitário em entomologia

The impact of climate change and sustainability initiatives on forensic practice

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