Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation

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doi: 10.3233/wor-2003-00266pmid: N/A

Sharon August-Dalfen ; Laurie Snider

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Multimedia technology has the capacity to provide students with an interactive approach to problem based learning and to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. The present paper describes the design and development of the program ErgoROM, a CD which presents a case study to assist occupational therapy students in their studies of office ergonomics. A pilot study showed that overall, 91% of respondents rated the ErgoROM as either "Excellent" or "Very Good". Additionally they reported that ErgoROM had a positive impact on active learning and critical thinking.

August-Dalfen, Sharon; Snider, Laurie

doi: 10.3233/wor-2003-00267pmid: N/A

Multimedia technology has the capacity to provide students with aninteractive approach to problem based learning and to bridge the gap betweentheoretical knowledge and clinical practice. The present paper describes thedesign and development of the program ErgoROM, a CD which presents a case studyto assist occupational therapy students in their studies of office ergonomics.A pilot study showed that overall, 91% of respondents rated the ErgoROM aseither "Excellent" or "Very Good". Additionally they reported that ErgoROMhad a positive impact on active learning and critical thinking.

Li-Tsang, Cecilia Wai-Ping; Weiss, Patrice L. (Tamar)

doi: 10.3233/wor-2003-00268pmid: N/A

Cecilia Wai-Ping Li-Tsang ; Patrice L. (Tamar) Weiss

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Sing-Fai Tam

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Tam, Sing-Fai

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Beller, Michal; Or, Ehud

doi: 10.3233/wor-2003-00270pmid: N/A

This paper provides an overview of global trends in e-Learning andopportunities opened by harnessing learning technologies at the service of theIsraeli higher education. The introduction of innovative learning technologiesis examined in light of an organizational change. A series of substantialissues should be taken into account to successfully manage the change. Amongthese are: rethinking of academic learning and instruction, redefining the roleof the teachers and the students, decoupling the learning materials and thelearning process, new approaches to student assessment and program evaluation,and instituting a well thought out organizational plan including a supportcenter. The above-mentioned issues guided the introduction of a recent call forproject proposals for the integration of technologies into Israeli highereducation. The main principles, criteria and results of this call aredescribed.

Michal Beller ; Ehud Or

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This paper provides an overview of global trends in e-Learning and opportunities opened by harnessing learning technologies at the service of the Israeli higher education. The introduction of innovative learning technologies is examined in light of an organizational change. A series of substantial issues should be taken into account to successfully manage the change. Among these are: rethinking of academic learning and instruction, redefining the role of the teachers and the students, decoupling the learning materials and the learning process, new approaches to student assessment and program evaluation, and instituting a well thought out organizational plan including a support center. The above-mentioned issues guided the introduction of a recent call for project proposals for the integration of technologies into Israeli higher education. The main principles, criteria and results of this call are described.