Demonstration with Equipment

Problem Based Learning on Personal Computer (PBL on PC): An Multimedia Application for Problem Based Self-directed Learning in Medical Education

Michio Shiibashi, Ph.D., Yoshihiko Shimizu, M.D., Ryozo Ohno, M.D., Motohide Takahama, M.D.
Saitama Medical School, Japan

Abstract:

A prototype multimedia application for self directed learning was produced. This product will be available on MicrosoftÆPowerPointÆ or Internet web-browsers. The platform-independent access for multiple users at remote locations could be available when an Internet web-browser is used.

The product was designed as a multimedia problem based instruction for the self-directed learning for medical students in the pre-clinical year. It was structured in a problem based manner in which the students might be required to have the ability in the cue recognition, the hypothesis generation, the problem reformulation and making the inquiry strategy to solve problems in a case of myocardial infarction. The supplementary interpretations for the anatomy, physiology and pathology of ischemic heart diseases were added with a variety of images and animations which would lead the students to easily understand the dynamic pathophysiology of human cardiovascular system.

Benefit in Attending Session:

Participants will acquire ideas through the discussion about multimedia on Internet web-browser.

Michio Shiibashi
Department of Physiology
Saitama Medical School
Moroyama, Iruma-gun, Saitama 350-0495, Japan
 
+81-492-76-1153
Fax Number:
+81-492-94-9961
mshiibas@saitama-med.ac.jp
 
Yoshihiko Shimizu
Motohide Takahama
Department of Pathology
Saitama Medical School
Moroyama, Iruma-gun, Saitama 350-0495, Japan
 
Ryozo Ohno
Office of Medical Education
Saitama Medical School
Moroyama, Iruma-gun, Saitama 350-0495, Japan
 
yoshi@saitama-med.ac.jp
rzohno@saitama-med.ac.jp
takahama@saitama-med.ac.jp