Table 1 Curriculum renewal summary pre-and post-online interventions of blended learning tools

Lecture

Face-to-face and online

2 h/week for 13 weeks

Online only

2 h/week for 13 weeks

Tutorial

Large class, didactic, independent learning (+/− computer access)

1 h/week for 13 weeks

Team-based learning (4–6/group), with computer access

3 h/fortnight for 13 weeks

Practical

2 h/week for 13 weeks

2 h/week for 13 weeks

Virtual slides

Available

Available

Video feedback^a

Not available

Available online for embedding and microtomy techniques

Online e-Learning modules

Not available

Available for histology techniques

Online student portfolio

Not available

Available for morphology and histology techniques (embedding and microtomy)

Face-to-face contact hours

65 h/ semester

44 h/ semester