H5P in Medical Education: Empowering Teaching and Learning in Sudan

by Dr Taysir Kashif

Discover how H5P, a free, interactive digital tool, is transforming medical education in Sudan. Learn how it overcomes challenges like low internet and power outages to engage students and support teachers.

Introduction: Overcoming Challenges in Sudanese Medical Education

Medical education in Sudan faces many hurdles, conflicts, unstable internet, and power cuts, but learning must go on. How can we teach effectively and keep students engaged despite these challenges? Enter H5P, a free and flexible digital tool that’s changing the way medical education happens here.

Let me take you on a simple journey through what H5P is, why it matters for us, and how you can start using it today, even if you have limited tech experience or slow internet.

What is H5P?

H5P lets you create interactive quizzes, videos with embedded questions, and clickable presentations, all without needing fancy software or expert skills.

H5P (short for “HTML5 Package”) works right inside your web browser on any device, computer, tablet, or smartphone. Plus, with apps like Lumi, you can even use H5P offline! That means learning keeps moving forward, no matter how spotty your internet connection is.

Why H5P Is Perfect for Sudanese Medical Education

Sudan’s medical education faces real challenges, including slow internet, high data costs, and power outages. But learning doesn’t have to stop. H5P is designed to work well even in these tough conditions, helping teachers create engaging lessons and letting students learn at their own pace with instant feedback.

Here’s why H5P fits our needs:

• Works smoothly with low bandwidth,
• Free and open-source, no extra cost,
• Helps teachers build interactive lessons,
• Supports self-paced learning with immediate feedback.

With H5P, medical education in Sudan can keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles.

How Can H5P Help You Teach Better?

Think of H5P as a toolkit that fits all levels of learning. It is a fantastic way to bring medical education to life across all levels of learning described in Bloom’s Taxonomy, which ranges from simple recalling of facts to creating new solutions.

During the preclinical years, quizzes and flashcards help students solidify essential knowledge, like anatomy terms or disease symptoms. In the clinical years, interactive videos allow learners to engage deeply with real procedures, while branching scenarios put students in the driver’s seat to make critical decisions in patient cases. These tools support a full range of learning, from remembering facts to applying and analysing concepts, making education active, practical, and inspiring.

“For those looking to deepen their understanding of how to select the perfect H5P content type for each level of Bloom’s Taxonomy, be sure to check out my detailed post: Choosing the Right H5P Content Type for Each Bloom’s Stage: Make Your Lessons Pop!”

Getting Started Is Easy

You don’t need to be a tech wizard. Creating H5P content is intuitive, and you get to preview it exactly as your students will see it. They interact with the lessons, get immediate feedback, and can try again until they master the material.

Real Impact Despite Challenges

Despite the many challenges in Sudan, my journey with H5P has been a powerful reminder that passion can spark real change. Since introducing H5P to my students in 2023, I’ve witnessed firsthand how interactive learning lights up their curiosity and deepens their understanding, even when internet access is limited. By building the free H5P Library website, I aimed to break down barriers and make quality medical education accessible to all.

This is just the beginning. If you want to dive deeper into how H5P is revolutionising medical education here in Sudan, I invite you to read my earlier post, “From Passion to Action: How H5P is Revolutionising Medical Education in Sudan.”

Tips for Making H5P Work in Sudan

Using H5P in Sudan comes with challenges, but a few practical strategies can help you get the most out of it, even with limited resources.

Try these tips:

• Use the Lumi App to access activities offline.
• Share H5P content via USB drives or local networks.
• Start small with simple quizzes or videos and build gradually.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and grow together.

With these steps, you can overcome barriers and bring interactive learning to your students.

What’s Next?

Ask yourself:

• Which parts of your teaching could be more interactive?
• Would a quick quiz help your students check their understanding?
• Could an interactive video bring a clinical case to life?

Ready to Transform Your Teaching?

Check out my H5P Library website for a growing collection of H5P activities made for master’s degree Health Professions Education educators and students. Also, don’t miss my previous blog post, “From Passion to Action: How H5P is Revolutionising Medical Education in Sudan,” where I share my inspiring story and practical insights about this exciting journey.

Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities, with one H5P interactive activity at a time. 

Let’s share ideas and learn from each other to build a stronger, more resilient medical education community in Sudan.