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Information technology in veterinary pharmacology instruction
1Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A and M University, College Station, TX 77843-4466, USA. dkochevar@cvm.tamu.edu
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|February 21, 2004
Summary
Veterinary pharmacology instructors currently use information technology (IT) in limited ways. Expanding IT use in veterinary education can enhance active learning and problem-solving skills for improved animal health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Veterinary clinical pharmacology focuses on drug-animal interactions to optimize rational drug use and animal health outcomes.
- Effective pharmacology instruction requires integrating basic and clinical knowledge, managing vast information, and developing quantitative skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current utilization of information technology (IT) by veterinary pharmacology instructors.
- To identify specific IT categories being employed in veterinary pharmacology education.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among veterinary pharmacology instructors.
- The survey investigated the use of various IT tools, including web-based aids, software, videoconferencing, databases, PDAs, and e-books.
Main Results:
- Information technology currently plays a supplementary role in veterinary pharmacology instruction.
- Expansion of IT use is primarily driven by professional organizations like the ACVCP and AAVPT.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced IT integration in veterinary pharmacology education can foster active learning and problem-solving.
- Developing high-quality IT resources holds potential to advance pharmacology instruction across institutions.