BACKGROUND: In 2006, the University Eye Hospital Freiburg (Germany) introduced an Internet-based e-learning module as part of the ophthalmology training for medical students. METHODS: In the e-learning module, the students encounter the same cases as discussed during lectures and seminars. The case presentation is based on an interactive question-and-answer game. Content, format, usability, and effectiveness of the e-learning module were evaluated by the students over two terms. RESULTS: Of 307 students, 272 used the e-learning module. On average, 94% of the content was processed per student. More than 75% stated that they had fun working with the e-learning module. Students with frequent e-learning use tended to achieve higher marks in their final ophthalmology exams. CONCLUSION: E-learning represents a sensible addendum to the established ophthalmology training for medical students. It is comparably easy to integrate into the curriculum and is well accepted by medical students.
BACKGROUND: In 2006, the University Eye Hospital Freiburg (Germany) introduced an Internet-based e-learning module as part of the ophthalmology training for medical students. METHODS: In the e-learning module, the students encounter the same cases as discussed during lectures and seminars. The case presentation is based on an interactive question-and-answer game. Content, format, usability, and effectiveness of the e-learning module were evaluated by the students over two terms. RESULTS: Of 307 students, 272 used the e-learning module. On average, 94% of the content was processed per student. More than 75% stated that they had fun working with the e-learning module. Students with frequent e-learning use tended to achieve higher marks in their final ophthalmology exams. CONCLUSION: E-learning represents a sensible addendum to the established ophthalmology training for medical students. It is comparably easy to integrate into the curriculum and is well accepted by medical students.
Authors: Jeffrey P Gold; William B Begg; David Fullerton; Douglas Mathisen; Gordon Olinger; Mark Orringer; Edward Verrier Journal: Ann Surg Date: 2004-09 Impact factor: 12.969
Authors: Michael Fordis; Jason E King; Christie M Ballantyne; Peter H Jones; Katharine H Schneider; Stephen J Spann; Stephen B Greenberg; Anthony J Greisinger Journal: JAMA Date: 2005-09-07 Impact factor: 56.272