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Recommendations on Computer Assisted learning |
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Final
Report
Rapid advances in the
computer technology and the internet have enabled changes in pedagogical
techniques that benefit the transfer of knowledge. A review of studies on
computer based learning (CBL) has demonstrated that it is well entrenched in
medical education. Adding CBL to a course usually but not always, improves
knowledge and sometimes improves skill.
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Distance learning has
developed into a useful tool to teach medical students and is commonly used in
medical schools with multiple campuses.
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Some core component
parts of medical education requires skills and hands on experience that cannot
be provided by distance learning.
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Patient contact is
irreplaceable. Distance learning may help to a limited degree as a
supplement.
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A blend of distance
learning along with the traditional methods is usually most efficacious.
Faculty oversight of
students is essential for them to master a common foundation of knowledge,
skills, attitudes and values to include altruism, and response to duty..
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must be realized that to effectively evaluate this rapidly evolving
pedagogical tool the accreditation process must be modified.
As the field of
Computer Based Learning is developing rapidly an Advisory Council sub
committee of medical educators should supplement the IAOMC’s standards, data
base, and self study to determine the validity of any schools distance
learning program.
Further, the evaluator
should refer an applicant’s information concerning distance learning to this
committee for their recommendations and to instruct the site visitors
This report was accepted by the Board by email vote 74 on 6/3/08
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