Using Video Conferencing to Help Anatomy Students
Author Information
Author(s): Stephen J Moorman
Primary Institution: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Hypothesis
Can distance-learning technologies effectively assist students in a dissection laboratory setting?
Conclusion
The PiB system allows faculty to assist students in gross anatomy labs from a distance, suggesting a viable alternative for instruction when faculty are not physically present.
Supporting Evidence
- 60 students out of 160 enrolled used the PiB system during the semester.
- Students reported high enthusiasm for the PiB system and wanted its use expanded.
- 30 anatomical structures were confirmed and identified using the PiB system.
Takeaway
The Prof-in-a-Box system helps students learn anatomy by allowing a teacher to assist them from far away using video technology.
Methodology
The study involved setting up a video conferencing system in a dissection lab to allow remote assistance from a faculty member.
Limitations
Less than a third of the students used the PiB system, and the effectiveness may vary based on the quality of the dissection.
Participant Demographics
60 students from a gross anatomy course participated in the study.
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