OBJECTIVE: The study tested the efficacy of providing distance learning with real-time videoconferencing to broaden high school student knowledge of health careers. METHODS: A pilot program was tried out and extended over ten years to include other schools in four different time zones and the National Library of Medicine. Survey results, site visits, and continued school participation were used as effectiveness indicators. Student ratings, site visits, and ongoing discussions were used to evaluate critical factors in the program. RESULTS: Nine program factors contributed to success. CONCLUSIONS: Synchronous communication can be effective for outreach to special populations given appropriate infrastructure, technology, program design, and implementation.
OBJECTIVE: The study tested the efficacy of providing distance learning with real-time videoconferencing to broaden high school student knowledge of health careers. METHODS: A pilot program was tried out and extended over ten years to include other schools in four different time zones and the National Library of Medicine. Survey results, site visits, and continued school participation were used as effectiveness indicators. Student ratings, site visits, and ongoing discussions were used to evaluate critical factors in the program. RESULTS: Nine program factors contributed to success. CONCLUSIONS: Synchronous communication can be effective for outreach to special populations given appropriate infrastructure, technology, program design, and implementation.
Authors: Craig Locatis; Paul Fontelo; Charles Sneiderman; Michael Ackerman; Sebastian Uijtdehaage; Chris Candler; Suzanne Stensaas; Sharon Dennis Journal: J Am Med Inform Assoc Date: 2003 Mar-Apr Impact factor: 4.497
Authors: Emma Fernandez-Repollet; Craig Locatis; Wilfredo E De Jesus-Monge; Richard Maisiak; Wei-Li Liu Journal: BMC Med Educ Date: 2018-05-02 Impact factor: 2.463