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Mobile-First Blended Learning for Pharmacology Education Reform: An Empirical Study

Mobile-First Blended Learning for Pharmacology Education Reform: An Empirical Study
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Author(s): Lili Wang (Bozhou University, China), Yuzhu Ge (Bozhou University, China)and Xiuquan Xu (Bozhou University, China)
Copyright: 2026
Volume: 18
Issue: 1
Pages: 18
Source title: International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL)
Editor(s)-in-Chief: David Parsons (The Mind Lab by Unitec, New Zealand)and Kathryn Mac Callum (University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand)
DOI: 10.4018/IJMBL.408838

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Abstract

This study developed and preliminarily evaluated a mobile-first blended pharmacology model with virtual simulation, PWA micro-lectures, and real-time interaction. A 16-week quasi-experiment on 100 second-year pharmacy students allocated 40%/35%/25% instructional time to pre-class mobile micro-learning, in-class simulation, and post-class online activities. Versus traditional teaching, key outcomes improved significantly: knowledge accuracy (65.0%±7.2 to 82.0%±5.8, p<0.001, Cohen's d=2.61), assignment (50.0%±12.3 to 85.0%±6.9), and simulation completion (60.0%±12.0 to 90.0%±5.5; all p<0.001). Mobile analytics showed 65% micro-lecture access via smartphones (20:00–22:00), with 23% reporting small-screen fatigue in simulations. Device-sensitive design (mobile for micro-learning, tablets for detailed simulation) optimized usability. Preliminary findings suggest integrated mobile tools correlate with better pharmacology learning engagement and outcomes, offering a replicable blueprint for device-flexible teaching in resource-constrained settings.

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