Baran Szczepan W, Johnson Elizabeth J, Kehler James
Veterinary Bioscience Institute, Harleysville, PA, USA.
Lab Anim (NY). 2009 Jun;38(6):202-10. doi: 10.1038/laban0609-202.
The animal research community faces a shortage of surgical training opportunities along with an increasing demand for expertise in surgical techniques. One possible means of overcoming this challenge is the use of computer-based or electronic learning (e-learning) to disseminate material to a broad range of animal users. E-learning platforms can take many different forms, ranging from simple text documents that are posted online to complex virtual courses that incorporate dynamic video or audio content and in which students and instructors can interact in real time. The authors present an overview of e-learning and discuss its potential benefits as a supplement to hands-on rodent surgical training. They also discuss a few basic considerations in developing and implementing electronic courses.
动物研究界面临着手术培训机会短缺的问题，同时对外科技术专业知识的需求却在不断增加。克服这一挑战的一种可能方法是利用基于计算机的或电子学习（e-learning）向广大动物使用者传播资料。电子学习平台可以有多种不同形式，从在线发布的简单文本文件到包含动态视频或音频内容且学生和教师可以实时互动的复杂虚拟课程。作者概述了电子学习，并讨论了其作为啮齿动物手术实践培训补充的潜在益处。他们还讨论了开发和实施电子课程的一些基本注意事项。
