TY  - GEN
ID  - cogprints2835
UR  - http://cogprints.org/2835/
A1  - Ganger BS,  Anand C.
A1  - Jackson Ph.D., Matt
TI  - Wireless Handheld Computers in the Preclinical Undergraduate Curriculum
Y1  - 2003/02//
N2  -  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
AV  - public
KW  - medical education; health professional education; peer-reviewed; Basic science education; Informatics/Web; Evaluation; Pocket PC; PDA; wireless exams; interactive teaching; real-time assessment
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