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Female Reproductive Cycle

 

Ratings

Overall Rating:

4.7 stars
Content Quality: 4 stars
Effectiveness: 4 stars
Ease of Use: 5 stars
Reviewed: Aug 12, 2003 by Health Sciences
Overview: This is an animation of ovulation showing the process specific to the ovary.
Another component is the female reproductive cycle.
Learning Goals: Not specified but seems to be an understanding of the process of ovulation and
pregnancy in the female.

Learning goals are not specified, however, when finished the student should have
an understanding of oocyte development, the fertilization process leading to
pregnancy, and the 28 day reproductive cycle.
Target Student Population: Not specified but would be useful for undergraduate and some graduate students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: Students would need additional knowledge of the physiology of reproduction.
This small animation only shows parts of that process.
Type of Material: This is an animation.
Recommended Uses: When finished the student should have an understanding of oocyte development,
the fertilization process leading to pregnancy, and the 28 day reproductive
cycle.
Technical Requirements: No special technical requirements. Runs easily on standard machine and modem

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Rating: 4 stars
Strengths: The animation is well done, easy to follow and provides text to help explain the
concepts.
Concerns: Poor instructions. This may be because it is not intended to be run alone but
is rather a part of a larger set of animations. An introduction on the first
page would be helpful.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating: 4 stars
Strengths: Can demonstrate these processes quickly.
Concerns: May be an over simplification

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating: 5 stars
Strengths: No special abilities are required to use this.
The site is simple and easy to play. Students can easily review the material as
many times as they choose.
Concerns: Needs better instructions.

Other Issues and Comments:
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