DEMONSTRATION
Interactive Electronic Patients Promote Web-based Learning
and Assessment
Frank Reilly, Edwin Allen, and
ABSTRACT:
Electronic patients
were developed to simulate the neurological component of the physical exam. Patients
were loaded into a WebCT shell for online distribution to the full continuum of
health professions. Integration with nine patient-based cases, five
drill-and-practice games, and eight flash card units promotes retention and
confidence among learners. Incorporation into examinations assesses knowledge
acquisition and comprehension and measures content application and evaluation.
The goal was to stimulate self-directed and problem-based learning. The
rationale was to integrate related disciplines into a format that is readily
accessible for local and distance learning and mastery of school of medicine
competencies. The approach complements Web-based delivery of objective-driven
and question-focused content on spinal and cranial nerves.
It is organized around a series of eleven tutorials that use sound files and
animated diagrams and images to facilitate active learning. Flash and
Authorware target content areas dealing with applied human anatomy, embryology,
physiology, pathology, and clinical tests/treatments.
BENEFIT TO
PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION: We will demonstrate the utilization of
internet/browser technology to present complex concepts on the peripheral
nervous system. The courseware achieves a dimension that cannot be attained by
using conventional textbooks, and it complements
didactic and practical (dissection) activities in human anatomy. Anyone with an
interest in medical educational software should benefit from this
demonstration.
http://anatomy.hsc.wvu.edu/people/default.asp?id=reilly
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Frank D. Reilly,
Ph.D. Department of
Neurobiology and Anatomy Morgantown, WV
26506-9128 Phone: 304-293-0607 Fax: 304-293-8159 mailto:freilly@hsc.wvu.eduWebsite: |
Edwin Allen Jeffrey Altemus Department of
Neurobiology and Anatomy School of Medicine West Virginia
University Morgantown, WV
26506-9128 Phone: 304-293-2212 Fax: 304-293-8159 |