title: Wireless Handheld Computers in the Preclinical Undergraduate Curriculum
creator: Ganger BS,  Anand C.
creator: Jackson Ph.D., Matt
subject: MEO Peer Reviewed
description:  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 presente
date: 2003-02
type: Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)
type: PeerReviewed
format: application/pdf
identifier: http://cogprints.org/2835/1/t0000031.pdf
identifier:   Ganger BS, Anand C. and Jackson Ph.D., Matt  (2003) Wireless Handheld Computers in the Preclinical Undergraduate Curriculum.  [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]     
relation: http://cogprints.org/2835/