Wireless Handheld Computers in the Preclinical Undergraduate Curriculum

Bibliographic Data

ID15328018
AuthorsAnand C Ganger (State Street (United States)), Matt Jackson (Wayne State University, corresponding author)
Year2003
Volume8
Issue1
Pages4340-4340
Publication date2003-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMedical Education Online (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1087-2981 • E-ISSN: 1087-2981
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.3402/meo.v8i.4340
PMID28253156
OpenAlexW2016357770
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited5

This report presents the results of a pilot project using wireless PDAs as teaching tools in an undergraduate medical curriculum. This technology was used to foster a transition from a passive to an interactive learning environment in the classroom and provided a solution for the implementation of computer-based exams for a large class. Wayne State Medical School recently provided model e570 Toshiba PocketPCs® (personal digital assistants or PDAs), network interface cards, and application software developed by CampusMobility® to 20 sophomore medical students. The pilot group of preclinical students used the PDAs to access web-based course content, for communication, scheduling, to participate in interactive teaching sessions, and to complete course evaluations. Another part of this pilot has been to utilize the PDAs for computer-based exams in a wireless environment. Server authentication that restricted access during the exams and a proctoring console to monitor and record the PDA screens will be described in this report. Results of a student satisfaction survey will be presented

Class (philosophy · Curriculum · Medical education · Mobile device · Multimedia · Operating system · Wireless · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Healthcare Systems and Technology · Innovations in Medical Education · Medicine · Mobile Learning in Education · Psychology

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