In this fun, interactive app you get to try your hand at becoming a Disease Detective. You’ll travel the world chasing outbreaks like the ones real-life CDC Disease Detectives help fight. Should you quarantine the town, send for more lab results, or alert the media?
Type of Material:
Animation
Virtual Simulation
Recommended Uses:
Self-paced learning
Reinforcement of lecture/text content
Homework
Test review
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Epidemiology tool used for critical thinking of outbreak scenarios. The learner has the ability to gather clues and information to make the best assessment about each outbreak.
After completion of the virtual simulation the learner will:
Describe community/global outbreaks
Explain epidemiology
Apply current knowledge to disease transmission
Investigate simulated community transmission cases
Target Student Population:
High School
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None is required.
However an understanding of the basic science of communicable disease processes may prove useful.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The case studies for each investigation are compelling and real-world.
The animation is engaging and reflects the conent well.
Visual conceptualization is interactive and positive learning is reinforced through both written and great visual art content.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Very engaging.
Ability to replay the scenario, clues and definitions to assist all levels of learning.
Is adaptable to a variety of courses.
Overall goals are met by the effort.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Easy to navigate
Good sound for question answers, accurate definitions and informations.
All links are clearly marked and in working order.
Directions are clear.
Creative Commons:
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