Table 2 Median (IQR) responses for the selected educator, social and cognitive presence items from the CoI survey and by the different learning groups and facilitators
From: Remote feedback in endovascular simulation training: a mixed-methods study
Community of Inquiry Survey Instrument | Median (IQR) Overall | Median (IQR) Participant group 1 (N = 6) | Median (IQR) Participant group 2 (N = 6) | Median (IQR) Facilitators (N = 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Educator presence | ||||
1. Trainer clearly communicated procedural steps | 4 (4, 5) | 4.5 (4, 5) | 4 (4, 5) | |
2. Trainer was helpful in guiding me towards understanding the simulated renal intervention that helped me clarify my thinking | 4 (4, 4.5) | 4 (4, 4) | 4 (4, 5) | |
3. Trainer helped to keep me engaged and participating in productive dialogue | 4.5 (4, 5) | 4.5 (4, 5) | 4.5 (4, 5) | |
4. Trainers actions reinforced the development of a sense of community amongst us | 4.5 (3, 5) | 4 (3, 5) | 5 (3, 5) | |
5. Trainer provided feedback that helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses relative to the task at hand | 4.5 (4, 5) | 4.5 (4, 5) | 4.5 (4, 5) | |
Social presence | ||||
6. Online or web-based communication is an excellent medium for social interaction in learning simulated endovascular skills | 4 (2, 5) | 4 (2, 5) | 4 (3, 4) | 3.5 (3, 5) |
7. I felt comfortable conversing through the online medium | 4 (2, 5) | 4.5 (4, 5) | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (3, 5) |
8. I felt comfortable interacting with the trainer/trainee | 4.5 (2, 5) | 5 (4, 5) | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (3, 5) |
9. I felt that my point of view was acknowledged by the trainer/trainee | 4 (2, 5) | 5 (4, 5) | 4.5 (4, 5) | 4 (3, 5) |
10. Virtual learning of endovascular techniques through simulation training helps me to develop a sense of collaboration | 4 (2, 5) | 5 (5, 5) | 4 (3, 4) | 4 (3, 5) |
Cognitive presence | ||||
11. I felt motivated to explore questions related to the procedural task | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (4, 5) | 4 (4, 4) | 3.5 (3, 4) |
12. Virtual discussion was valuable in helping me appreciate different perspective | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (4, 5) | 4 (4, 4) | 3.5 (3, 4) |
13. Combining new information aided in task completion | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (4, 5) | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (3, 4) |
14. Virtual learning activities helped me construct explanations/solutions | 4 (3, 5) | 4.5 (4, 5) | 4 (4, 4) | 4 (3, 4) |
15. I aided in developing solutions throughout the task that can be applied in practice | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (4, 5) | 4 (4, 5) | 3.5 (3, 4) |