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Jan 10, 2009 by Health Sciences |
| Overview: |
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a Canadian, non-profit organization, to provide information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation. Includes information about upcoming conferences, resources of many kinds, and an online store. Loaded with information about eating disorders and ways to get help (or give help) for people struggling with this problem. Can also assist communities and organizations by readily sharing information and resources. It can be used for consumers as well as for college students or health professionals. |
| Learning Goals: |
After using this resource the learner should be able to: Discuss how to develop healthier lifestyles Demonstrate how to easily find help, information and resources on eating disorders, and food and weight preoccupation Access learning resources for health professionals Assist individuals with eating disorders with a support network. |
| Target Student Population: |
It can be used for consumers (if they have moderate to high literacy levels) as well as a resource for college students, graduate students, or health professionals. The learning resource is geared to individuals with eating disorders, especially young girls. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
There are no prerequisites for use of this resource. |
| Type of Material: |
This learning resource is classified as a collection of resources, self help and providers of programs that serve individuals with eating disorders. |
| Recommended Uses: |
This learning resource can be assigned for students to explore individually, or as a group project to develop a community teaching project. It can also be used for materials used by educational professionals to prepare lectures or learning activities. |
| Technical Requirements: |
The user will need a computer with an Internet connection and a Web Browser. A high-speed internet connection is required to view videos. |
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| Strengths: |
Information and resources are of good quality and pertinent to people of varying ages. It has outstanding access to help for both individual and community health. The referrals are focused in Canada with links to programs worldwide. |
| Concerns: |
The evidence-based research articles were hard to find on the website, although there were a few. It appears to be factual, pertinent and accurate information, and it was apparent that the director of the team was well-qualified. |
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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool |
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Excellent resources for teachers and health professionals as well as individuals with eating disorders. It is well-organized and logical. It contains a wealth of information that is understandable and clear. |
| Concerns: |
When navigating the website, the back browser arrow was not always available to go back to previous page. Users may be frustrated when they have to go back to home page and find again where they wanted to be. |
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Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty |
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Appears very professional and yet inviting to explore. Good and practical links to other excellent websites and to personal stories. Engages the learner visually, has nice graphics, and great clipart. Ways for people to get involved. Real Me Experience website looks excellent for young girls to learn about self esteem and body image. |
| Concerns: |
There were some broken links. Suggest that the Real Me Experience should be easier to find, as an example placing a a link on the home page may be helpful. |
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| Other Issues and Comments: |
Excellent job presenting this material. Very engaging to a variety of learners and has great usefulness to consumers, health professionals, and educators. |
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