Enhancing Learning Objectives by Use of Simple Virtual Microscopic Slides in Cellular Physiology and Histology: Impact and Attitudes

Autor/inn/en	Anyanwu, Godson Emeka; Agu, Augustine Uchechukwu; Anyaehie, Ugochukwu Bond
Titel	Enhancing Learning Objectives by Use of Simple Virtual Microscopic Slides in Cellular Physiology and Histology: Impact and Attitudes
Quelle	In: Advances in Physiology Education, 36 (2012) 2, S.158-163 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1043-4046
DOI	10.1152/advan.00008.2012
Schlagwörter	Prior Learning; Tests; Physiology; Educational Technology; Cytology; Student Attitudes; Computer Simulation; Computer Uses in Education; Laboratory Equipment; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Foreign Countries; Developing Nations; Educational Environment; Nigeria + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Vorkenntnisse; Examination; Prüfung; Examen; Physiologie; Unterrichtsmedien; Zytologie; Schülerverhalten; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Computernutzung; Laborausstattung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Ausland; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt
Abstract	The impact and perception of students on the use of a simple, low technology-driven version of a virtual microscope in teaching and assessments in cellular physiology and histology were studied. Its impact on the time and resources of the faculty were also assessed. Simple virtual slides and conventional microscopes were used to conduct the same examinations for the same students. Students performed significantly better in the examination with the virtual slide and also showed a significantly higher preference for virtual slides. The time and cost implications of conducting examinations using the simple virtual slides were reduced by greater than 1,400%. The results reemphasize the need for the design and adoption of simple sustainable technological innovations in developing countries to bridge gaps in purposeful learning environments. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10