GutDigest: a new game to enhance active learning and assessment of gastrointestinal digestion of macromolecules

AJP Advances in Physiology Education 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abdullateef Isiaka Alagbonsi, Toyin Mohammed Salman, Mary Oluwatobi Dada, Elijah Seun Okedun, Aminat Abiola Ajibola, Aolat Adepeju Adepoju, Kazeem Adewale Gbolagade, Fernanda Klein Marcondes
DOI: 10.1152/advan.00308.2025
Cited by: 1
References: 65

Abstract

We describe the development of GutDigest, a new online educational game, to enhance the teaching, learning, and assessment of macromolecular digestion, which is a complex topic in gastrointestinal physiology courses across various curricula of medical and health science programs globally. The game will be a useful revision resource for students and an assessment tool for tutors to gauge their knowledge after being exposed to preliminary teaching of the topic.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Educational Games and Gamification Problem and Project Based Learning Innovative Teaching Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
AJP Advances in Physiology Education
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Volume
50
Issue
3
Pages
804–812
Publication date
1 June 2026
Language
EN