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Computer-assisted learning in British medical schools.

C D Florey1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, University of Dundee, UK.

Medical Education
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

British medical schools show limited computer-assisted learning (CAL) policy and resources. Despite this, active departmental CAL development is occurring, highlighting the need for inter-school collaboration due to high costs and scarce funding.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Computer-assisted learning (CAL) integration in medical education is evolving.
  • Assessing current policies, resources, and adoption levels is crucial for strategic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey British medical schools regarding their computer-assisted learning (CAL) policies and resources.
  • To investigate departmental CAL program usage and hardware preferences.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to British medical schools.
  • Data collected focused on institutional policy, resource availability, and departmental CAL implementation.

Main Results:

  • Few institutions possessed clear CAL policies or dedicated development resources.
  • Significant CAL development was observed at the departmental level, especially in preclinical subjects.
  • BBC micros were preferred hardware, with IBM compatibles gaining traction.

Conclusions:

  • Widespread CAL adoption is hindered by a lack of institutional policy and resources.
  • Departmental initiatives are driving CAL development in medical schools.
  • High CAL development costs necessitate inter-institutional collaboration, particularly given funding constraints.

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