Computer-Assisted Instruction - Research News and Information

Monday, September 08, 2008

Systematic review of randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of virtual reality training for laparoscopic surgery.

Sep 2008 BACKGROUND: Surgical training has traditionally been one of apprenticeship. The aim of this review was to determine whether virtual reality (VR) training can supplement and/or replace conventional laparoscopic training... Read more...

Efficacy of sinonasal simulator in teaching endoscopic nasal skills.

Aug 2008 OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To develop a nasal model (NM) which accurately simulates human texture and anatomy and to study the effect of training with NM on performance of video rigid nasal endoscopy and video flexible... Read more...

Computer-assisted instruction versus traditional lecture for medical student teaching of dermatology morphology: a randomized control trial.

Aug 2008 BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction is unproven. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of an online computerized dermatology module compared to traditional lecture-based teaching to medical... Read more...

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Latest indexed articles for 'Computer-Assisted Instruction'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Systematic review of randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of virtual reality training for laparoscopic surgery. Sep 2008
• Efficacy of sinonasal simulator in teaching endoscopic nasal skills. Aug 2008
• Computer-assisted instruction versus traditional lecture for medical student teaching of dermatology morphology: a randomized control trial. Aug 2008
• Using IT tools to support online clinical training. 18 Jul 2008
• Nonsurgical skills do not predict baseline scores in inanimate box or virtual-reality trainers. Jul 2008
• Transfer validity of laparoscopic knot-tying training on a VR simulator to a realistic environment: a randomized controlled trial. Jul 2008
• Net assets: RSS to the rescue. Jul 2008
• Internet-based dissemination of educational video presentations: a primer in video podcasting. Jul 2008
• Measuring learning from the TRC pharmacology E-Learning program. Jul 2008
• Working with patients with alcohol problems: a controlled trial of the impact of a rich media web module on medical student performance. Jul 2008
• Adapting web-based instruction to residents' knowledge improves learning efficiency: a randomized controlled trial. Jul 2008
• Interactive spaced-education to teach the physical examination: a randomized controlled trial. Jul 2008
• Nursing education 2.0: games as pedagogical platforms. 26 Jun 2008
• Supporting the learner and teacher online. 14 Jun 2008
• Using technology to support the CLAS Standards. 6 Jun 2008
• Self-studies: dealing with backlash (Part 2). 6 Jun 2008
• Interactive spaced education versus web based modules for teaching urology to medical students: a randomized controlled trial. Jun 2008
• Effect of an audience response system on resident learning and retention of lecture material. Jun 2008
• [E-Learning in medicine: at the top or a flop] Jun 2008
• E-learning in the dermatological education at the Charité: evaluation of the last three years. Jun 2008

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Technical information about 'Computer-Assisted Instruction'

Definition: A self-learning technique, usually online, involving interaction of the student with programmed instructional materials.

Descriptor UI: D003194

Alternative terms: Computer-Assisted Instruction; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer-Assisted Instructions; Instruction, Computer-Assisted; Instructions, Computer-Assisted; Self-Instruction Programs, Computerized; Computerized Self-Instruction Program; Computerized Self-Instruction Programs; Program, Computerized Self-Instruction; Programs, Computerized Self-Instruction; Self Instruction Programs, Computerized; Self-Instruction Program, Computerized; Programmed Instruction, Computerized; Computerized Programmed Instruction; Instruction, Computerized Programmed;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; history; legislation & jurisprudence; standards; supply & distribution; trends; utilization; statistics & numerical data; ethics; instrumentation; methods;

Tree Number: I02.903.573.208;

Online Note: use COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION to search COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION 1974-90

History Note: 91; was COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION 1974-90

Technical Notes: DIAGNOSIS, COMPUTER-ASSISTED is also available