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Virtual histology laboratory with an interactive tutorial feature: transitioning into the future of histology education (725.11)
Author(s) -
Howery Hollis,
Lee Lisa
Publication year - 2014
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.28.1_supplement.725.11
Subject(s) - computer science , feature (linguistics) , multimedia , human–computer interaction , identification (biology) , virtual microscopy , class (philosophy) , overlay , artificial intelligence , medicine , pathology , philosophy , linguistics , botany , biology , programming language
The objective of the project was to create a beta version of a virtual histology laboratory website incorporating an interactive tutorial feature that can effectively simulate an in‐class interaction with an expert. Although many virtual histology laboratories already exist and have shown their effectiveness in reducing cost and space while increasing instructional efficiency, few can be classified as a successful stand‐alone learning tool. Learning histology requires pattern recognition skills acquired through hands‐on, instructional sessions conducted by an expert identifying key structures, quizzing students and providing feedback. The interactive tutorial feature simulates this expert interaction through an overlay of annotated identification markers on characteristic histological structures and self‐assessment tool which provides instant feedback at a click of a button. This innovative add‐on feature to the virtual histology laboratory is expected to help students obtain mastery in histological pattern‐recognition on their own, and be less dependent of an expert’s presence. A beta version of the website will be available for exploration of its features and effectiveness as a stand‐alone learning tool.