Recognizable non-verbal communication patterns in online medical lectures were linked to positive shifts in student receptivity and motivation¶

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Evidence · 1 study · qualitative r1 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

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q2 i? The review reports, citing Ismail et al., that consistent NVC patterns such as leaning forward, direct eye contact, and dynamic voice intonation were identified in online lectures, and initial student apprehension turned positive. → Vats Shivangi 2026

Evidence¶

Vats Shivangi 2026¶

Vats Shivangi, Thomas Manuel S., Jathanna Vinod. (2026). Efficacy of Hand Gestures and the Hand as Foot Teaching Method Compared to Traditional Methods in Medical and Dental Education: A Scoping Review. Journal of Dental Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.70190

q2 · i? · qualitative · r1

The review's Table 2 summarizes an observational study by Ismail et al. of non-verbal communication techniques (body position, facial expressions, voice intonation, eye contact, paralinguistics) in synchronous online medical lectures; data were collected using reflective writing. No effect size is printed.

"Consistent NVC patterns were identified, such as lecturers leaning forward, maintaining direct eye contact, and using dynamic voice intonation. Initial student apprehension turned positive upon observing cheerful facial expressions and intonation"

Discussion¶

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