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EVALUATION
Below are
the results of a one-hour evaluation performed in 1998 by 132 first
year medical students at the University of Melbourne during testing
of the back module, as well as feedback from 8 independent content experts.
Highlights were indicated as the quality of images and graphics, the
layering of images and ability to highlight structures.
The major
'criticism' was that the program is not yet available for the other
seven modules! There was no criticism of the content. 92% of students
agreed that the project is worthy of continuation, with 80% strongly
agreeing. The content experts agreed to strongly agreed that they would
use an@tomedia™ in their teaching and strongly agreed they would
recommend it for student learning.
1st
year medical student Evaluation of an@tomedia™
| Question |
Presentation and
navigation |
Mean
(1-5) |
|
1
2
3
|
images and graphics
were of high quality
the text was concise
the design of Anatomedia is aesthetically pleasing |
4.7
4.3
4.4 |
| |
Content
|
|
|
4
5
6
7
|
Generally
the content was logically organised
Anatomedia complements the anatomy teaching program
Concepts were addressed and well explained
The content on the back was comprehensive
|
4.3
4.5
4.2
4.3 |
| |
While using
Anatomedia:
|
|
|
8
9
10
|
It
helped me understand anatomy
I found the ability to highlight structures in images valuable
I found the layering of images valuable |
4.2
4.5
4.6 |
| |
Overall, I
found Anatomedia to be:
|
|
|
11
12
13
|
interesting
and enjoyable
valuable
worthy of extension to develop new modules |
4.3
4.4
4.7 |
Strongly
Disagree=1 Disagree=2 Neutral=3 Agree=4 Strongly Agree=5
Selected
comments from 1st year medical students
What
was the best feature of this multimedia program?
- Anatomical content was
superb. Images (dissection, imaging etc.) were beautiful.
- The Images and dissections.
Explanations are very clear and highly comprehensive.
- Looks cool ... not too
overbearing like a Last's yet not as simpleton as a Snell.
- Love the clinical relevance
and concise exam style questions. Well done.
- Never seen so much good,
solid, RELEVANT radiology before.
- It was simple yet complex.
The diagrams to help answer the questions were fantastic and very
helpful (helps you understand ) It was a combination of an atlas and
text book which is fantastic. It saves you having to flip.
What
was the worst feature of this multimedia program?
- The fact this is not
yet available for pelvis, abdomen, upper limb, lower limb, thorax,
neck and head.
- The exit button :-)
What
suggestions do you have to improve the program?
- Can't wait to see the
rest of it!!!!!!!!!!!
- I'm just looking forward
to the other modules!
- I found Anatomedia much
more engaging than a text book.
- It's the best CD-rom
i've ever seen. Better the Encyclopedia Britanica. I'm serious.
Independent
Expert Evaluation of An@tomedia™
Reviewers
included 8 Professors of Anatomy, Surgery and Education from the USA,
UK and Australia.
| Question |
Presentation and
navigation |
Mean
(1-5) |
|
1
2
3
|
images and graphics
were of high quality
the text was concise
the design of Anatomedia is aesthetically pleasing |
4.8
4.6
4.8 |
| |
Content
|
|
|
4
5
6
7
|
Generally
the content was logically organised
Anatomedia complements the anatomy teaching program
Concepts were addressed and well explained
The content on the back was comprehensive
|
4.4
4.6
4.1
4.0 |
| |
While using
Anatomedia:
|
|
|
8
9
10
11
|
I
found the program to be engaging
perspectives were well organised with appropriate content
I found the ability to highlight structures in images valuable
I found the layering of images valuable |
4.0
4.3
4.8
4.8 |
| |
Overall, I
found Anatomedia to be:
|
|
|
12
13
14
|
interesting
and enjoyable
valuable
worthy of extension to develop new modules |
4.4
4.4
4.6 |
| |
Application
to teaching
|
|
|
15
16
|
I
would use an@tomedia in my teaching
I would recommend an@tomedia for student learning |
4.1
4.4 |
Strongly
Disagree=1 Disagree=2 Neutral=3 Agree=4 Strongly Agree=5
Selected
comments from content experts (USA, UK, Australia)
What
was the best feature of this multimedia program?
- This CD provides a solid
factual/ functional base of knowledge on the back. This is so arranged
that it caters for undergraduates and postgraduates
- Integration of invivo,
invitro eg., dissections/ imaging
- Excellent dissections
and graphics to highlight structures.
- Interactive format and
quantity of information.
- The layered approach
to dissection combined with the superb quality of the images.
- It is all round superb
- With this CD as a beginning,
the standard of subsequent once should be very high indeed. I have
seen many CDs on anatomy, but this one beats the lot. The authors
are real experts and should be congratulated.
- This is unquestionably
the best CD ROM relating to gross anatomy that I have seen and I eagerly
await the development of new modules. The authors have done a great
service.
The complete
evaluations are published in:
KENNEDY D,
EIZENBERG N, KENNEDY G. An evaluation of the use of multiple
perspectives in the design of computer-facilitated learning. The Australian
Journal of Educational Technology 2000, 16 (1): 13-25
KENNEDY GE, KENNEDY DM, EIZENBERG NE. Integrating
Computer Facilitated Learning Resources into Problem-Based Learning
Curricula. Interactive
Multimedia Electronic Journal of Computer-Enhanced learning 2001, 1(2).
http://imej.wfu.edu/articles/2001/1/02/index.asp
* Reviewed in 'The Lancet'
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