From the National Cancer Institute (NCI), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This site provides authoritative, timely information on the topic of cancer in general, and on various types of cancer affecting various systems of the body in specific.
Type of Material:
The NCI website is a comprehensive database repository of types of cancers. The A to Z list makes it very easy to find cancer topics. The reference materials provide almost every subject regarding cancer. The end users have the ability to search for active clinical trials, cancer statistics, and other information by hyperlinks to other government sites. Some linked sites are interactive in the collection.
Recommended Uses:
The NCI is a government website that is credible and may be used by any level of education. The NCI site has useful information for in -class collaboration on many cancer issues. Homework assignments are also possible with this tool. In addition, there are stand-alone topics that can be presented as team or individuals in a lecture setting.
Technical Requirements:
The technical requirements include a computer with Internet access and a web browser. CancerNet has the capability to open in all the browsers such as each edition of Internet Explorer, Opera, and Mozilla Foxfire. The document files are capable of being viewed in several formats such as Microsoft Word and Acrobat Reader software.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The implied learning goals are:
After exploring the CancerNet, the user will be able to:
Identify at least three common types of cancer.
Discuss the use of clinical trials (how to find and results).
Discuss research funding and training opportunities associated with cancer.
Research pertinent cancer topics.
Target Student Population:
NIH publications can be obtained by anyone who requests the information. The website has information that can be assigned to students from high school to graduate level students. Health care professionals and students can use CancerNet for writing proposals, data analysis, and trending.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
The prerequisite is contingent on the educational level or degree of the assignments. Computer skills needs are minimal to complex, dependent on what the learner is planning to do with the information. General information collection requires minimal skills; however, data collection of statistics requires extensive understanding of the information.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
The National Cancer Institute provides credible, up to date, detailed information on cancers. Statistics are authoritative and linked resources are of high quality.
Concerns:
Information presented at the site may prove difficult to understand for individuals without some knowledge of anatomical, biological, and medical terms.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This tool is an excellent education tool for upper level students and healthcare consumers with some knowledge of biological and medical terminology.
Concerns:
The website did not identify clear objectives for the learners, but they are implied within the mission statement. The information is divided by for healthcare professionals and patients; however, there is no clear indication of prerequisite knowledge.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The site is cleanly arranged, easy to navigate, and very low on graphics and other items that might prove challenging for individuals with slower internet connections.
Concerns:
None.
Other Issues and Comments:
None.
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