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Development of an interactive online educational resource for histology (725.15)
Author(s) -
Yazdian Farimah
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.725.15
Subject(s) - virtual microscopy , histology , computer science , resource (disambiguation) , microscopic anatomy , process (computing) , multimedia , pathology , medicine , anatomy , computer network , operating system
The Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences developed an online educational resource called Scalable Gross Anatomy and Histology Image Catalogue (SGAHIC). This resource is a comprehensive database of approximately 10,000 gross anatomical specimens and histology images. SGAHIC uses virtual microscopy technology, which serves to emulate a full range of traditional microscope functionality. The purpose of this initiative was to innovatively enhance the utility of SGAHIC histology, with focus on the facilitation of teaching and learning. Histology Tutorial, using virtual microscopy, is an interactive resource developed to assist students with identifying organs and their respective tissues at the microscopic level. The implementation of self‐assessment modules encompassing labeled images, identification, and short‐answer questions, emphasize theory underlying the histology. Students are able to make connections between structures and functions, allowing them to achieve a deeper level of understanding. It is also designed to provide students with an immediate reinforcement of knowledge, which supports the learning process. This enhancement of SGAHIC has been received positively by students studying histology as well as faculty teachers. It is our hope that Histology Tutorial will promote a learning‐centered environment, enabling students to reach beyond surface learning of histology.