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标题：Wireless Handheld Computers in the Preclinical Undergraduate Curriculum
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作者：Anand C. Ganger ; Matt Jackson
期刊名称：Medical Education Online
电子版ISSN：1087-2981
出版年度：2003
卷号：8
期号：1
页码：4340-4347
DOI：10.3402/meo.v8i.4340
摘要：This report presents the results of a pilot project using wireless PDAs as teaching tools in an undergraduate medical curriculum. This technology was used to foster a transition from a passive to an interactive learning environment in the classroom and provided a solution for the implementation of computer-based exams for a large class. Wayne State Medical School recently provided model e570 Toshiba PocketPCs® (personal digital assistants or PDAs), network interface cards, and application software developed by CampusMobility® to 20 sophomore medical students. The pilot group of preclinical students used the PDAs to access web-based course content, for communication, scheduling, to participate in interactive teaching sessions, and to complete course evaluations. Another part of this pilot has been to utilize the PDAs for computer-based exams in a wireless environment. Server authentication that restricted access during the exams and a proctoring console to monitor and record the PDA screens will be described in this report. Results of a student satisfaction survey will be presented.
关键词：PDA;Pocket PC;interactive teaching;real-time assessment;wireless exams