Locatis Craig, Gaines Cynthia, Liu Wei-Li, Gill Michael, Ackerman Michael
J Med Libr Assoc. 2015 Apr;103(2):78-82. doi: 10.3163/1536-5050.103.2.004.
The study tested the efficacy of providing distance learning with real-time videoconferencing to broaden high school student knowledge of health careers.
A pilot program was tried out and extended over ten years to include other schools in four different time zones and the National Library of Medicine. Survey results, site visits, and continued school participation were used as effectiveness indicators. Student ratings, site visits, and ongoing discussions were used to evaluate critical factors in the program.
Nine program factors contributed to success.
Synchronous communication can be effective for outreach to special populations given appropriate infrastructure, technology, program design, and implementation.
本研究测试了通过实时视频会议提供远程学习以拓宽高中生对健康职业知识的效果。
试行一项试点计划,并在十年内扩展至包括四个不同时区的其他学校以及国立医学图书馆。调查结果、实地考察和学校的持续参与被用作有效性指标。学生评分、实地考察和持续讨论被用于评估该计划中的关键因素。
九个计划因素促成了成功。
在具备适当基础设施、技术、计划设计和实施的情况下,同步通信对于拓展特殊人群可能有效。