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Anatomy and Physiology: Integrating Interactive Technologies With WebCT |
contact |
John Arle (Phoenix College) john.arle@pcmail.maricopa.edu |
credits |
Richard Saling Kurt Chambers |
college(s) |
Phoenix College |
discipline(s) |
Anatomy & Physiology |
summary |
This online Anatomy & Physiology II course (BIO202) integrates the best of textbook, CD technology, and the World-Wide Web. Each lesson includes critical focus points and questions that guides student work and provides multiple self-assessment opportunities. |
details |
10 Online Anatomy & Physiology II lessons integrate virtual dissections, interactive physiology modules, and critical content from text and the world-wide web. Each lesson incorporates sound pedagogical structures following Madeline Hunter's Essential Elements of Instruction (http://www.humboldt.edu/~tha1/hunter-eei.html#direct), and includes at least two interactive "Self-Test" opportunities (puzzles, "Flash"cards, multiple choice self-tests with feedback). Three "Take-Home Tests" (40% of total grade), and three Proctored Exams (60% of total grade) integrate online imaging technology within these formal assessments. Project results are assessed by achievement comparison with nationally standardized test items from the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society.How did the project improve, advance, or enhance student learning? Please provide specific examples. Although the first student group will not begin this course (BIO202) until 1/19/04, it is anticipated that they will continue the success experienced in the first semester of this two semester sequence of classes. The course format allows students to work at their own weekly schedule and accelerate beyond the established schedule if desired. Course constructs allow students to work repeatedly through lessons achieving mastery. Students in the fall (201) course achieved approximately 15% higher than the norm group on nationally standardized test items. See attached documents for sample pages. How did you evaluate your project's success? What did it tell you? The national average for online retention hovers about 50%. 71% of my fall (201) section completed with grades of "C" or better. Since 201 is pre-req to this 202 section, I predict AT LEAST this same level of success and quite probably higher. Additionally, students tend to score higher than national norms on standardized testing items. I believe this is due to the complete lack of time constraints with regard to completing their lessons. Although they must complete weekly work as dictated by a schedule, they may take as much time as needed to reach mastery. What is your plan to share this project with others? I am already working with two colleagues within my department to implement similar instructional stategies within their courses. Additionally, I plan to present my work and results at the 2004 Human Anatomy & Physiology Society national conference. What, if anything, will happen in the future with this project? This course will continue to be offered each term (fall, spring, and summer). Additionally, I plan to disseminate the pedagogy district wide through the Online Learning Group and Ocotillo events both district wide and at local colleges. What, if anything, would you do differently? I must admit, I'm stunned by the success of my 201 course this past fall and hope to repeat it with this spring 202 offering. At this point, I might only add more case studies to the course as driven by CD technology. Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback via the comments form below. |
web links |
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/mlx/slip.php?item=1785 |
supplements |
Course Schedule () Sample Lesson Page (document) Review Puzzle () CD Notesheet (document) Virtual Dissection: Lungs (image) Virtual Dissection: Larynx (image) Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback below. |
comments |
Most recent comment about this package:
On Fri Oct 14, 2005 at 1:59PM Rachel Adams <rb111976@rc.hsu.edu> said: |
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extra |
Last modified: Dec-23-2005 Date created: Jan-04-2004 Visitor count: 10190 Dublin Core Metadata record  This package is included in the Maricopa Learning Grants special collection. |
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