Descriptions of epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of many neuromuscular diseases. This could be used to supplement course work. The site is from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
This is to be used as a reference to provide more information for varuios neurological conditions and tests.
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The learner will be able to
Apply this tool to explain and define terms and diseases.
Determine what analysis tools and samples would be used for diagnosis.
State prognosis and terms of the disease.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
An understanding of anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and nutrition would be helpful in understanding these conditions.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The material is valid/accurate/reliable.
The neurological conditions are present in healthcare.
Washington University maintains the site.
The material goes from basic to advanced.
Useful tool with many links to definitions.
Concerns:
This tool is content heavy requiring the user to be thoroughly invested in the material to use the tool properly.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The material supplements course material to enhance learning.
Concepts are clear.
The method of teaching is standard for reference material.
The material uses links, which work well.
Concerns:
The material is complex is not really set up to be an easy tool for teaching without the instructor needing to do a lot of prep work.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Most of the information is clear. Some is advanced.
The site is easy to navigate with a complete index that links to topics.
The presentation is clear with diagrams, pictures, links to more information.
Links are all in working order.
Text is selectable.
Links are in ordinary text.
Concerns:
A suggestion is to use headings set up for screen readers.
Creative Commons:
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