Medical Education

Comparison of computer-based and paper-based imagery strategies in learning anatomy

  1. M.K. Khalil1,*,
  2. T.E. Johnson1,
  3. C.H. Lamar2

Article first published online: 13 JUL 2005

DOI: 10.1002/ca.20158

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Clinical Anatomy

Clinical Anatomy

Volume 18, Issue 6, pages 457–464, September 2005

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Khalil, M.K., Johnson, T.E. and Lamar, C.H. (2005), Comparison of computer-based and paper-based imagery strategies in learning anatomy. Clin. Anat., 18: 457–464. doi: 10.1002/ca.20158

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  1. 1

    Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

  2. 2

    Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

*Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University, 2000 Levy Ave, Suite 320, Tallahassee, FL 32310-2573

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 16 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 13 JUL 2005
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 2 FEB 2005
  4. Manuscript Revised: 20 JAN 2005
  5. Manuscript Received: 2 AUG 2004

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Keywords:

  • imagery strategy;
  • anatomy education;
  • computer-based learning

Abstract

This study evaluated the use of computer-based interactive imagery on students' achievement scores when compared with paper-based static imagery. It also assessed students' perceptions about the two imagery strategies and their different components. Sixty-four freshmen veterinary students (50 females, 14 males), enrolled in a comparative anatomy course, volunteered to participate in the study. This study used a pretest/posttest comparison group design and data was examined by analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). A close-ended questionnaire was administered to collect students' perceptions about the two imagery strategies. The mean difference in students' perceptions between the two strategies was analyzed using a two-tailed paired t-test. No significant differences were observed between computer-based interactive imagery and paper-based static imagery in the immediate recall of anatomical information. There was a significant difference in students' opinions toward the two strategies: students perceived computer-based interactive imagery as a better strategy in the assimilation of anatomical information than paper-based static imagery. Clin. Anat. 18:457–464, 2005. © 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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