Modular exercise sequence progressing from cognitive visualization to combined haptic-visual drawing¶
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Description¶
The course is structured in distinct modular exercises that learners move through in sequence, beginning with the Astronaut Exercise, with each module unlocked as learners progress and revisitable at any time. Distinct exercises support learner progression from a simple starting point of cognitive visualization activities through visual and haptic activities involving household objects, with drawing activities included at deliberate points in the course, serving as visual representations of cognitive understanding.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Each webpage provides clear instructions, guidance through a sequence of tasks, gathering of appropriate materials, and setting of expectations such as time required to complete tasks
Constraints¶
- Modules are unlocked in the recommended sequence (left to right; top to bottom), though they can be revisited at any time
Target Learners¶
- Undergraduate medical students
- Novice anatomy learners
Learning Goals¶
- Progressive development of cognitive and physical spatial awareness
- Visualization of two-dimensional cross-sections of anatomical planes
Claims¶
Related Designs¶
- Exploring 3D Anatomy: a free open online course for three-dimensional spatial awareness
- Three-activity self-paced lesson sequence: interactive app practice, written proof exercise, then skill-based competitive game
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Zhang J, Sachdeva M, McCaig C, Gordon E, Shapiro L, Keenan ID. (2026). Exploring 3D anatomy: A free online course supporting novice learner inquiry and spatial conceptualization. Anatomical Sciences Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/ase.70288
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Modular exercise sequence progressing from cognitive visualization to combined haptic-visual drawing |
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The course is structured in distinct modular exercises that learners move through in sequence, beginning with the Astronaut Exercise, with each module unlocked as learners progress and revisitable at any time. |
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