HybParc: Digitally supported, practice-oriented teaching and learning formats
Authors
Marie-Christin Willemer, Eva Bibrack, Claudia Perge, Hanna Hoffmann, Doreen Pretze, Celina Stransky, Eliah Lohr, Kerstin Petr, Florian Mauersberger, Ingo RöderFiles
Abstract
The HybParc project develops digitally supported, practice-oriented teaching formats for medical education. Its aim is to provide flexible, safe, and repeatable training environments that foster clinical skills. Key didactic principles include blended learning, self-directed learn-ing, and immediate feedback. Implemented self-learning units include a sensor-based 12-channel ECG, Basic Life Support with CorPatch®, and surgical suturing with AI-supported analysis. In addition, virtual reality (VR) scenarios allow complex procedures to be practiced safely. Automated feedback summaries support reflection and self-regulated learning. Eval-uations show high acceptance, particularly for sensor-based feedback and VR. Learners value immediate feedback and independent practice. Limitations include technical instability, lack of haptic feedback, and high demands on didactic integration. Published as Open Education-al Resources (OER), the materials are sustainably reusable.
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