Journal
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
Volume 1, Issue 6, Pages 240-246Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/ase.53
Keywords
pathology; histopathology; computer-assisted learning; collaborative learning; virtual microscopy; microscope; survey; medical education; teaching
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- Indiana University [EX0601-03]
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The implementation of virtual microscopy in the teaching of pathology at the Bloomington, Indiana extension of the Indiana University School of Medicine permitted the assessment of student attitudes, use and academic performance with respect to this new technology. A gradual and integrated approach allowed the parallel assessment with respect to both the virtual and optical microscopes. Student survey data indicated that the virtual imaging technology was enthusiastically received, and aggregate grade comparisons with the previous classes showed no decrease in content mastery. Survey questions assessing a variety of parameters reveal improved time and resource utilization, as well as increased student collaboration. Even so, 50% of the respondents indicated having both optical and virtual microscopes available was preferable. Anat Sci Ed 1:240-246, 2008. (C) 2008 American Association of Anatomists.
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