A review of web-based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicine
Web-based learning applications can support health sciences education, including knowledge acquisition in pathology and laboratory medicine. Websites can be developed to provide learning content, assessments, and products supporting pathology education. In this paper, we review informatics principle...
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| description | Web-based learning applications can support health sciences education, including knowledge acquisition in pathology and laboratory medicine. Websites can be developed to provide learning content, assessments, and products supporting pathology education. In this paper, we review informatics principles, practices, and procedures involved with educational website development in the context of existing websites and published studies of educational website usage outcomes, including that of the authors. We provide an overview with analysis of potential results of usage to inform how such websites may be used, and to guide further development. We discuss the value of educational websites for individual users, educational institutions, and professional organizations. Educational websites may offer assessments that are formative, for learning itself, as practice, preparation, and self-assessment. Open access websites have the advantage of worldwide availability 24/7, particularly aiding persons in low resource settings. Commercial offerings for educational support in formal curricula are beyond the scope of this review. This review is intended to guide those interested in website development to support non-commercial educational purposes for users seeking to improve their knowledge and diagnostic skills supporting careers in pathology. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-55adb4f29ac747079b617813c94ae6522022-12-26T04:08:54ZengElsevierJournal of Pathology Informatics2153-35392022-01-0113100132A review of web-based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicineCullen D. Smith0Neel Atawala1Carolyn A. Klatt2Edward C. Klatt3Mercer University School of Medicine, Mercer University Health Sciences Center, 1250 East 66th Street, Savannah, Georgia, USAMercer University School of Medicine, Mercer University Health Sciences Center, 1250 East 66th Street, Savannah, Georgia, USAMercer University School of Medicine, Mercer University Health Sciences Center, 1250 East 66th Street, Savannah, Georgia, USACorresponding author at: Mercer University Health Sciences Center, 1250 East 66th Street, Savannah, GA 31404, USA.; Mercer University School of Medicine, Mercer University Health Sciences Center, 1250 East 66th Street, Savannah, Georgia, USAWeb-based learning applications can support health sciences education, including knowledge acquisition in pathology and laboratory medicine. Websites can be developed to provide learning content, assessments, and products supporting pathology education. In this paper, we review informatics principles, practices, and procedures involved with educational website development in the context of existing websites and published studies of educational website usage outcomes, including that of the authors. We provide an overview with analysis of potential results of usage to inform how such websites may be used, and to guide further development. We discuss the value of educational websites for individual users, educational institutions, and professional organizations. Educational websites may offer assessments that are formative, for learning itself, as practice, preparation, and self-assessment. Open access websites have the advantage of worldwide availability 24/7, particularly aiding persons in low resource settings. Commercial offerings for educational support in formal curricula are beyond the scope of this review. This review is intended to guide those interested in website development to support non-commercial educational purposes for users seeking to improve their knowledge and diagnostic skills supporting careers in pathology.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S215335392200726XLaboratory medicineCurriculumOnlineWebsiteEducationTesting |
| spellingShingle | Cullen D. Smith Neel Atawala Carolyn A. Klatt Edward C. Klatt A review of web-based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicine Journal of Pathology Informatics Laboratory medicine Curriculum Online Website Education Testing |
| title | A review of web-based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicine |
| title_full | A review of web-based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicine |
| title_fullStr | A review of web-based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicine |
| title_full_unstemmed | A review of web-based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicine |
| title_short | A review of web-based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicine |
| title_sort | review of web based application of online learning in pathology and laboratory medicine |
| topic | Laboratory medicine Curriculum Online Website Education Testing |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S215335392200726X |
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