A voice-activated, interactive videodisc case study for use in the medical school classroom

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Instructional Technology

Background:

• Traditional medical education faces challenges in providing engaging clinical experiences.
• Emerging technologies offer potential solutions for experiential and contextual learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the educational effectiveness of the TIME Project's interactive case studies.
• To assess faculty and student acceptance of new instructional technologies in medical schools.

Main Methods:

• The TIME Project employs voice recognition, interactive videodisc, and microcomputer technology.
• Three interactive case studies were developed for the introduction to clinical medicine curriculum.
• A field test was conducted across five medical schools.

Main Results:

• Data on educational effectiveness and user acceptance will be collected during the field test.
• Analysis will focus on the impact of the prototype design on learning outcomes.
• Faculty and student feedback will be gathered to inform future development.

Conclusions:

• The TIME Project aims to enhance medical training through innovative instructional technology.
• Findings will guide the integration of interactive case studies into medical school curricula.
• Successful implementation could revolutionize clinical skills development.