Summary of Program Features
The significant features of the program design have helped us solve most of the problems encountered in teaching cross-sectional anatomy.
- First, the program provides orientation for the student on viewing body sections, CTs, and MRIs.
- The program also offers flexible learning strategies, including an interactive tutorial and a mode for quick review of structures.
- In addition, the program includes an atlas section for side-by-side comparison of correlated images.
- The testing module produces a randomized series of 30 questions using high-quality images from the database, and allows both self- and instructor-evaluation.
- Finally, the inclusion of case studies based on grand rounds presentations provides a clinical context for the cross-sectional material.
The tutorial module was constructed to simulate one-on-one instruction with an interactive question-answer format and immediate feedback and additional comments. The student avoids being overwhelmed by the material by viewing one structure at a time, and can appreciate the extent of a structure via the outlines provided. In addition, the tutorial permits self-paced learning.
The testing module improved our evaluation procedures by incorporating high-quality images, and allowing self-evaluation via practice quizzes. The students receive immediate feedback during the quiz, and may review incorrect answers after completing the quiz. The instructor may monitor the students' scores, as well as examine question analyses to highlight areas of difficulty for individual students or for the class as a whole.
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