A Comparison of Educational Interventions

Effect of a school-based nutrition education program on adolescents’ nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviour in rural areas of China

“…For example, a study has found that the effectiveness of the multimedia textbook was greater than that of the traditional printed textbook. Multimedia textbooks are similar to conventional books but differ in function in that they contain video and audio clips and animation that allow the reader to interact dynamically with the content [39,40]. In summary, to make promotional materials effective for adolescents, high-quality promotional materials which are oriented to adolescents, speak adolescents' language and include new technology elements should be designed and developed in future research.…”

Successful Teaching of Pediatric Fluid Management Using Computer Methods

“…Computer-assisted instruction has become common in many medical schools. Use of computers as adjuncts to teaching varies widely, including methods such as extensive and detailed multimedia textbooks, 5 short interactive units that focus on specific topics, 6 videodiscs and other media, 7 nonbranching tutorials that are used in lieu of required reading and lectures, 8 and many others. Computer instruction can provide repeated practice, immediate feed-back, and suggested remediation for students.…”

Say it with multimedia: new presentation tools for the radiologist.

“…The personal computer is playing an in creasingly greater role in medical education [4,5]. The first-year tuition for a medical student at my institution now includes the cost of a laptop personal computer.…”

“…Incorporation of video [6] and animation 171 has enhanced the quality of medical education software. The in structional effectiveness of a multimedia medi cal textbook has been shown to be greater than that of a standard medical lecture [4].…”