Gurjeet S Shokar1, Robert J Bulik, Constance D Baldwin. 1. Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555, USA. gsshokar@utmb.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Web-based methods are increasingly used to educate medical students; several clerkships now use Web-based cases to supplement students' clinical experiences. However, few studies have reported on students' responses to specific features of interactive Web-based cases. DESCRIPTION: We developed an online template to author Web cases and created eight cases. We evaluated the usefulness of case-based learning for students at the end of each clerkship period, using a 9-item questionnaire with a 6-point scale, written student comments on the Web cases, and student focus groups. EVALUATION: We report a 95% response rate, with 85% of students completing all 3 Web cases. Students were most enthusiastic about feedback from faculty after completing each module. They also liked the user-friendly Web design and linear format of the Web cases. CONCLUSION: Students were enthusiastic about the interactive Web-based cases and thought that the cases reinforced knowledge on common medical problems seen in the clinical setting.
BACKGROUND: Web-based methods are increasingly used to educate medical students; several clerkships now use Web-based cases to supplement students' clinical experiences. However, few studies have reported on students' responses to specific features of interactive Web-based cases. DESCRIPTION: We developed an online template to author Web cases and created eight cases. We evaluated the usefulness of case-based learning for students at the end of each clerkship period, using a 9-item questionnaire with a 6-point scale, written student comments on the Web cases, and student focus groups. EVALUATION: We report a 95% response rate, with 85% of students completing all 3 Web cases. Students were most enthusiastic about feedback from faculty after completing each module. They also liked the user-friendly Web design and linear format of the Web cases. CONCLUSION: Students were enthusiastic about the interactive Web-based cases and thought that the cases reinforced knowledge on common medical problems seen in the clinical setting.
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