Educational Technology

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Validation of a computer-based colonoscopy simulator.

BACKGROUND: The computer-based colonoscopy simulator is intended to provide a realistic colonoscopic experience and feedback to operators regarding procedure skills. Advocates hope that computer-based colonoscopy simulators will enhance the mastery of ...
Robert E Sedlack, Joseph C Kolars (Gastrointest Endosc, 200302)
validation-computer-based-colonoscopy-simulator.asp

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Instructional multimedia programs for self-directed learning in undergraduate and postgraduate training in orthodontics.

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to develop and evaluate an interactive multimedia courseware package in orthodontics and to provide dental undergraduate and postgraduate students with an interactive means of self-study and self-evaluation. ...
M Aly, G Willems, C Carels, J Elen (Eur J Dent Educ, 200302)
instructional-multimedia-programs-self-directed-learning.asp

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Virtual reality simulator for vitreoretinal surgery.

AIM: To develop computer simulation of steps in vitreoretinal surgery using virtual reality technology. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A workstation with three-dimensional position tracking stylus was attached to a Pentium II desktop PC with a graphic ...
D Verma, D Wills, M Verma (Eye, 200301)
virtual-reality-simulator-vitreoretinal-surgery.asp

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A comparison between three electronic media and in-person learning for continuing education in physical rehabilitation.

We produced continuing education material in physical rehabilitation using a variety of electronic media. We compared four methods of delivering the learning modules: in person with a computer projector, desktop videoconferencing, Web pages and CD-ROM. ...
Edward Lemaire, G Greene (J Telemed Telecare, 2003)
comparison-three-electronic-media-person-learning-continuing.asp

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The Pentalfa project. 1: the development of distance continuing medical education via videoconferencing in the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium.

A distance continuing medical education programme was established at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium using multipoint videoconferencing via ISDN lines at 384 kbit/s. The sessions, held in the evening, comprised oral presentations followed ...
B Himpens (J Telemed Telecare, 2003)
pentalfa-project--development-distance-continuing-medical-education.asp

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Student and faculty issues in distance education occupational safety and health graduate programs.

PROBLEM: There is increasing interest in delivering degree programs without requiring students to attend traditional classroom-based classes. There are many differences between classroom and distance courses that must be addressed to have effective ...
David L Fender (J Safety Res, 2002SUMMER)
student-faculty-issues-distance-education-occupational-safety-health.asp

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Technology available in nursing programs: implications for developing virtual end-of-life educational tools.

BACKGROUND: To overcome insufficient attention to end-of-life (EOL) care in nursing education, the authors are developing the "Toolkit for Nursing Excellence at End-of-Life Transition" (TNEEL). METHOD: An evidence-based design process was used to create ...
Marjorie J Wells, Diana J Wilkie, Marie-Annette Brown, Inge B Corless, Stuart J Farber, M Kay M Judge, Sarah E Shannon (J Cancer Educ, 2002SUMMER)
technology-available-nursing-programs-implications-developing-virtual.asp

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Interaction in collaborative educational virtual environments.

The collaborative educational virtual environment supposes the active participation of students and teachers, interacting highly and aiming at knowledge exchange and creation of new abilities. The learning becomes a process in which one assists the other ...
Mario M Kubo, Romero Tori, Claudio Kirner (Cyberpsychol Behav, 200210)
interaction-collaborative-educational-virtual-environments.asp

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MAT3D: a virtual reality modeling language environment for the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) is an independent platform language that allows the creation of nonimmersive virtual environments (VEs) and their use through the Internet. In these VEs, the viewer may navigate and interact with virtual objects, ...
Adriano Pasqualotti, Carla Maria dal Sasso Freitas (Cyberpsychol Behav, 200210)
mat-d-virtual-reality-modeling-language-environment-teaching-learning.asp

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Anatomy of a successful K-12 educational outreach program in the health sciences: eleven years experience at one medical sciences campus.

The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the administrative home of a nationally recognized educational outreach program in the health sciences for K-12 teachers (includes ...
E Robert Burns (Anat Rec, 200208)
anatomy-successful-k-educational-outreach-program-health-sciences.asp