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Interactive pathways of the central nervous system: a web based didactic multimedia
Author(s) -
Brabec Jiri,
Hromadka Rastislav,
Nanka Ondrej,
Kacvinsky Jan,
Hoyt Brian,
Rulseh Aaron,
Petrovicky Pavel
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.298.8
Subject(s) - schematic , multimedia , interactive media , computer science , interactive video , world wide web , engineering , electronic engineering
Neuroanatomy is difficult, but successful and innovative use of interactive multimedia presentations can serve as another source for students of medicine to truly understand relationships of structures involved in the pathways. Using Adobe Flash CS3 to create images, videos, and simple animations allows interactive multimedia to be both integrated into lectures, and made available to students on the web. Our website, www.anatonomina.org , illustrates our work in such interactive media. In the photography section, students can look at familiar images, having been also published in a neuroanatomical atlas (Petrovicky P, Brabec J, 2007). By clicking on 'Video', students are presented with a list of main sensory and motor pathways. Choosing one of these, students find a brief overview of the pathway and the option to view sections of the appropriate levels of each pathway. Students can click on the diagram of gross sections and obtain histological as well as schematic views of the section with relevant structures highlighted, and even follow one pathway through MRI. Additionally, clicking on the 'Quiz' link, students are able to assess their knowledge through simple tests. To expect students to truly understand complex neuroanatomical relationships, we feel that the continued development of such interactive media are promising pedagogical techniques. Supported by grants IGA MZ 2006 NR8931‐4 and FRVS 809 2007 Grant Funding Source IGA MZ CR NR8931‐4