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an@tomedia™ provides:
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detailed serial dissections of real human bodies
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coloured overlays of individual structures
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multiple
perspectives to
explore anatomy and compare
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flexibility
to choose your approach, rate, sequence and depth of learning
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interactive
text, labels and clinical questions
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new
concepts in anatomy and relevant clinical applications
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capacity
to 'build' systems, 'map' regions, 'dissect'
layers and 'trace' images
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a
self learning resource with a solid educational basis
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has
a simple and consistent navigation system
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Who is it
for?
You do not have to have any to prior knowledge of anatomy to use an@tomedia™.
The interactive text, image overlays, labels and clinical questions are
optional and allow you to explore anatomy at any level of difficulty.
an@tomedia™
should be of great interest to anyone, however it is primarily for anatomy
students in tertiary institutions worldwide. The program presents anatomy
from multiple perspectives, so it is appropriate for any course, whether
regional/discipline-based or systems/problem-based. an@tomedia™
could replace an entire anatomy course or it could be used in existing
courses as an extra learning tool for practicals, tutorials and lectures.
an@tomedia™ could be used by medical practitioners to explain anatomical issues to
patients, and its layer-by-layer dissections offer an excellent alternative
in countries where dissection is not performed for cultural or other reasons.
Why is its release
timely?
As medical curricula around the world become increasingly busy, the time
spent in dissection and tutorials is being reduced. an@tomedia™ bridges
the educational gap by providing students with a detailed anatomy resource
to use before, during and after their practicals. It allows them to make
better use of their time, and to focus on areas of clinical significance
and anatomy relevant to practical procedures. One frequent criticism of
traditional (discipline-based) courses is that they don't facilitate students'
problem-solving skills, while in problem-based courses the content is
often lost. By presenting anatomy from multiple perspectives, an@tomedia™ thus caters to both types of course.
How
is it distributed?
an@tomedia™ is a cross-platform product (ie. for use on both Macintosh and PC computers).
The content for each module is distributed on a single CD-ROM. The program
is intended for distribution in both CD-ROM and site-license forms.
What stage of development is it at?
The first five modules (General Anatomy, Back, Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis) of
an@tomedia(tm) are now available. Upper limb is scheduled for release in the 2nd quarter of 2008. Other modules are in varying stages of completion and will be
released at regular intervals thereafter.
What
terminology standard has been used?
Terminology
for this CD is based on Terminologica Anatomica (1998) produced by the
Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology (FCAT).
Can I use the images for teaching or research presentations?
Yes. Use of images for educational presentations is permitted, provided they
are acknowledged as follows: Images Copyright Anatomedia Pty Ltd:
www.anatomedia.com. If you wish to use use images for commercial purposes,
please contact info@anatomedia.com
Site
License Information.
an@tomedia™
is designed to complement both traditional and problem-based anatomy courses,
making it an ideal self-learning resource for use in your computer lab.
It is particularly useful for comprehensive courses with restricted teaching
time. an@tomedia™ may be a complete course replacement, but is most
effective when used as an adjunct to transform practicals, tutorials and
lectures in existing programs.
an@tomedia™
may be used in both didactic teaching and self-directed learning. It has
application to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Medicine, Dentistry,
Radiography, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathy,
Chiropractic, Science, Radiology, Podiatry, Massage, Art and Physical
or Health Education. Its multiple levels of interactivity enable students
at any level to use it, choosing their own rate and depth of exploration.
Individuals unable to dissect (eg. for cultural or religious reasons),
or institutions unable to provide dissection (eg. for financial or technical
reasons) will find this layered approach the most valuable alternative.
The General Anatomy, Back, Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis modules of an@tomedia™ are available in site license form by instistutions including libraries for multiple users (minimum ten) and for variable terms (up to five years, inlcluding major updates to existing modules). Future modules (upper limb, lower limb, head, neck) are expected to be released approximately every 12 months. Many Universities prefer to purchase a site license, as it provides a more powerful learning resource for students (with linked modules, index and search engine) and allows institutions to update the license with additional modules as they are released. Each module covers the equivalent of 40 hours of course contact time (20 hours of core activities (ie. lectures and tutorials) plus 20 hours of advanced and practical activities including dissection & surface anatomy/radiology/osteology workshops). When complete; all modules are expected to cover the equivalent
of 360 hours of teaching time. Feedback indicates that it is a valued resource by students, and that professors of anatomy would both use in teaching and highly recommend.
The site licence may be installed in several ways; on individual computer work stations (provided that there is no external network access to run/ copy the Software), on a central server (and made available via file share to the specified number of End-Users) or as a part of Windows 2000 Application Terminal Server (using the Terminal Services permission to limit the number of concurrent End-Users). For information on purchase prices and upgrades please contact g.sheldon@unimelb.edu.au.
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