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E-Learning systems: promises and pitfalls. Acad Psychiatry 2006;30(6):491-7

Date

12/02/2006

Pubmed ID

17139020

DOI

10.1176/appi.ap.30.6.491

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-39049179792 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   30 Citations

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This review examines the use of e-learning systems in psychiatric education.

METHOD: The authors review the Instructional System Design process, focusing on ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The authors also report on two representative teaching projects, discussing the planning, work, and assessment required.

RESULTS: The basic operations of these education software systems are relatively easy to learn. The real work is the project preparation which precedes software use and final implementation.

CONCLUSIONS: Internet-based learning software is another tool in the educator's armamentarium. Educators must still utilize sound educational pedagogy to create effective learning instruments.

Author List

Chan CH, Robbins LI

Author

Carlyle H. Chan MD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Education, Medical
Educational Technology
Goals
Humans
Internet
Learning
Psychiatry
Software
Teaching