Hue-lee Kaung, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
Abstract:
Images of histology of tissues and organs were captured as
projection slides from microscope slide collection used in our teaching
laboratory. These images as well as electron micrographs and diagrams were
scanned and saved in graphic format using Nikon 35mm film scanner LS-1000. The images were presented as power point
presentations with labels. A narrative
file
was added to each image.
User can click the sound icon and hear the explanation of the salient
features of the image and related concept of the histology subject matter under
discussion. Each section of histology
subject is organized as a written syllabus and a power point presentation
for the laboratory material.
The power point presentations and written syllabi were made available to
students electronically through medical school web server. Students can view it on line or download it
to their own computer. The power point
presentations were used as pre-laboratory introduction to the laboratory
sessions as well as post laboratory reviews.
They were also used in the laboratory as a self-study guide. In the portion of histology curriculum where
these presentations were used, students found them very effective learning
tools. Coupled with the written
syllabus, which summarizes the morphological and functional features of the
topic in discussion, students found these power point presentations very
efficient ways for reviews for exams.
Some even found it sufficient for complete self-study when they missed
attending lecture
and/or laboratory session.
Under development is inclusion of some animation in the syllabi for
explanations of difficult to understand concepts and self-assessment of the
knowledge in histology. This project
uses relatively simple equipment to prepare electronic course material to
enhance and facilitate students' learning and reviewing of
histology.
Benefit in attending
session:
This presentation offers an inexpensive way of incorporating
histology material for computer assisted learning of histology. It affords
students an efficient and convenient way of learning and reviewing histology
material.
PRIMARY AUTHOR'S
INFORMATION
Hue-lee Kaung, Ph.D.
Department of Anatomy
Case Western Reserve University
School of Medicine
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-4930
Telephone Number: 216-368-8561
Fax Number: 216-844-5570
E-mail Address: hck2@po.cwru.edu