Improving Laboratory Sciences Learning Through Computer Aided Instruction

自动化在实验室科学的每一个学科中都有必要在教学技术和相关的学习材料上进行相应的调整，以适应这些发展。该项目将提供相关的实践经验，使计算机犹豫不决的科学和微生物学学生能够在一个接近模拟他们毕业后工作和学习环境的环境中学习和应用广泛的理论概念。通过引入所需的计算机、相机和显微镜，学生将学会直观地识别微生物、血液和尿液标本的显著特征，并开始一系列的思维过程和理论知识的应用，以准确地应用适当的测试，并根据患者案例研究模型报告结论。通过从附近医院收集活体患者标本，增强了教学模式。这些标本将允许在“现实生活”环境中观察疾病状态的进展。细胞异常的例子，例如，不会从教科书或购买的cd - rom中取出，而是收集，染色，研究和存档。将通过11个相互联系的微型计算机站的整合，共同研究个别情况。项目主任将与学生一起开发血液学、血清学、免疫学和医学微生物学方面的计算机辅助教学模块。这些模块将适用于案例研究教学方法。

Automation in every discipline of Laboratory Science has made necessary an accompanying adaptation in instructional techniques and associated learning materials to accommodate these developments. This project will provide a relevant practical experience that allows computer hesitant science and microbiology students to learn and apply a broad array of theoretical concepts in an environment that will closely simulate their work and learning environments upon graduation. Through the introduction of requested computers, cameras and microscopy, students will learn to visually recognize salient characteristics of microorganisms, blood and urine specimens and begin a chain of thought processes and applications of their theoretical knowledge to accurately apply appropriate tests, and report conclusions based on a patient case study model. The instructional model is enhanced through collection of live patient specimens from a nearby hospital. These specimens will allow the progression of disease states to be observed in "real life" circumstances. Examples of cell abnormalities, e.g., will not be taken from text books or purchased CD-ROMs but be gathered, stained, studied and archived. Individual cases will be studied collaboratively and cooperatively through the integration of eleven linked microcomputer stations. The Project Director, in concert with students will develop computer aided instruction modules, in hematology, serology, immunology and medical microbiology. These modules will be adapted for use in a case study instructional approach.