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The videodisc in health sciences education: a perspective on a powerful medium
1Health Sciences Center for Educational Resources, University of Washington, Seattle.
The Journal of Biocommunication
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Videodiscs offer cost-effective interactive visual information for health sciences education. Despite initial projections, their impact has been limited, but renewed interest in microcomputers may boost videodisc adoption.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Communications
- Health Sciences Education
- Interactive Technologies
Background:
- Videodisc technology has been available for nine years.
- Biomedical communicators have developed significant applications.
- Initial impact on health sciences instruction fell short of projections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current impact and future potential of videodisc technology in health sciences.
- To explore the relationship between microcomputers and videodisc information storage.
- To re-evaluate videodisc as a cost-effective interactive visual information solution.
Main Methods:
- Review of videodisc applications in biomedical communication.
- Analysis of factors influencing videodisc adoption in education.
- Comparison of videodisc with emerging interactive technologies.
Main Results:
- Videodisc technology remains a proven, cost-effective solution for interactive visual information.
- Increased availability of microcomputers has generated renewed interest in videodiscs.
- Despite challenges, videodiscs offer unique advantages for health sciences instruction.
Conclusions:
- Videodiscs continue to be a valuable tool for interactive visual information delivery.
- The synergy between microcomputers and videodiscs presents new opportunities.
- Further exploration of videodisc integration in health sciences is warranted.