Interactive computerized learning program exposes veterinary students to challenging international animal-health problems

This article describes a computerized case-based CD-ROM (CD) on international animal health that was developed to give veterinary students an opportunity to "virtually" work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary students as they try to solve challenging disease problems relating to...

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Published in:	Journal of veterinary medical education Vol. 34; no. 4; p. 497
Main Authors:	Conrad, Patricia A, Hird, Dave, Arzt, Jonathan, Hayes, Rick H, Magliano, Dave, Kasper, Janine, Morfin, Saul, Pinney, Stephen
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada 2007
Subjects:	Animals Case-Control Studies Computer-Assisted Instruction - methods Education, Distance Education, Veterinary - methods Humans International Cooperation Internet Learning Problem-Based Learning User-Computer Interface
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Summary:	This article describes a computerized case-based CD-ROM (CD) on international animal health that was developed to give veterinary students an opportunity to "virtually" work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary students as they try to solve challenging disease problems relating to tuberculosis in South African wildlife, bovine abortion in Mexico, and neurologic disease in horses in Rapa Nui, Chile. Each of the three case modules presents, in a highly interactive format, a problem or mystery that must be solved by the learner. As well as acquiring information via video clips and text about the specific health problem, learners obtain information about the different countries, animal-management practices, diagnostic methods, related disease-control issues, economic factors, and the opinions of local experts. After assimilating this information, the learner must define the problem and formulate an action plan or make a recommendation or diagnosis. The computerized program invokes three principles of adult education: active learning, learner-centered education, and experiential learning. A medium that invokes these principles is a potentially efficient learning tool and template for developing other case-based problem-solving computerized programs. The program is accessible on the World Wide Web at <http://www.calf.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/html/International_web/international_menu.html>. A broadband Internet connection is recommended, since the modules make extensive use of embedded video and audio clips. Information on how to obtain the CD is also provided.
ISSN:	0748-321X
DOI:	10.3138/jvme.34.4.497