TY - JOUR
T1 - Internet-based otolaryngology case discussions for medical students
AU - Carr, Michele M.
AU - Hewitt, James
AU - Scardamalia, Marlene
AU - Reznick, Richard K.
PY - 2002/8
Y1 - 2002/8
N2 - Background: A computer-supported interactive learning environment provides a mechanism whereby medical students at different locations can collaborate to develop an understanding of common otolaryngologic problems as exemplified by cases developed according to the University of Toronto's problem-based learning case guidelines. Objective: To see if content knowledge can be acquired as quickly and effectively by computer conferencing as by seminar instruction. Method: Seventy students were involved in a study comparing the efficacy of learning about two otolaryngology topics, vertigo and tonsils, by traditional seminar methods or computer conferencing used for illustrative case discussions. Results: A key features examination on these topics showed that both groups gained knowledge during their rotation, but the computer conferencing group showed an increased gain on both topics. Most students enjoyed their computer conferencing experience and found the software easy to navigate. Conclusion: Case discussions by computer conferencing result in better acquisition of content knowledge than traditional seminar teaching.
AB - Background: A computer-supported interactive learning environment provides a mechanism whereby medical students at different locations can collaborate to develop an understanding of common otolaryngologic problems as exemplified by cases developed according to the University of Toronto's problem-based learning case guidelines. Objective: To see if content knowledge can be acquired as quickly and effectively by computer conferencing as by seminar instruction. Method: Seventy students were involved in a study comparing the efficacy of learning about two otolaryngology topics, vertigo and tonsils, by traditional seminar methods or computer conferencing used for illustrative case discussions. Results: A key features examination on these topics showed that both groups gained knowledge during their rotation, but the computer conferencing group showed an increased gain on both topics. Most students enjoyed their computer conferencing experience and found the software easy to navigate. Conclusion: Case discussions by computer conferencing result in better acquisition of content knowledge than traditional seminar teaching.
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U2 - 10.2310/7070.2002.21057
DO - 10.2310/7070.2002.21057
M3 - Article
C2 - 12240752
AN - SCOPUS:0036696472
SN - 0381-6605
VL - 31
SP - 197
EP - 201
JO - Journal of Otolaryngology
JF - Journal of Otolaryngology
IS - 4
ER -