CD-ROM and Web-Based Self-Learning Modules in Geriatric Medicine Have Extended the Classroom

Thomas A. Teasdale, Dr.P.H.

Huffington Center on Aging; Baylor College of Medicine; Houston Texas

Abstract:

This demonstration will highlight the design and implementation of an electronic geriatrics syllabus for CD-ROM and web. The 15 multimedia modules (about 150 ôpagesö each) utilize text, graphics, animation, video and audio with standard jumps and popups. Design considerations focused on (a) individualized learning and (b) supporting faculty participation in module development.

Clinical Relevance:

Modules are used to introduce topics and augment established clinical curricula. Example topics include geriatric assessment, incontinence, congestive heart failure, hearing impairment, preventive ethics, confusion, depression, falls, and palliative care. All modules include learning objectives, clinical content, patient information materials, cases, self-tests, and references. Modules are used in clinical teaching by faculty: (a) asking their residents to review material on their own time, and (b) requiring that several residents review selected modules with the attending moving between residents/computers answering questions and guiding the learning. Allied health students are now using the technology to create Multimedia Review Modules by Students for Students. Results of faculty feedback on technical and practical lessons will be available for SoL participant commentary.

Example modules can be accessed at: http://www.geri-ed.com/

Benefit in Attending Session:

Participants will see and learn about:

• A mature, interactive, electronic syllabus with geriatrics content targeting Residents
• Examples of how the product is being used in clinical settings
• Platform migration of the electronic syllabus from Windows help-engine to WWW
• A separate web-based support site for users of the Self-Learning Modules
• Lessons from replicate efforts by students of our Allied Health Program

PRIMARY AUTHOR'S INFORMATION

Thomas A. Teasdale, Dr.P.H.

Huffington Center on Aging, M-320

Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor Plaza

Houston, Texas 77030

Telephone Number: (713) 794-7157

Fax Number: (713) 794-7092

E-mail Address: teasdale@bcm.tmc.edu

Web Site: http://www.geri-ed.com/