Computer-Assisted Learning in Undergraduate Medical Teaching

Teaching decision making to medical undergraduates by computer-assisted learning

“…Computer‐assisted learning (C.A.L.) was introduced for medical students at the University of Glasgow in October 1975 (Murray et al , 1976a, b). Initially C.A.L.…”

Teaching the management of medical emergencies using an interactive computer terminal

“…Similar programmes are available in some other centres, for example Glasgow (Friedman, 1972; Murray et al 1976). These have been criticized (Simpson, 1976) because they do not utilize the special capabilities of the computer.…”

Web-Based Elective Courses for Medical Students: An Example in Pain

“…Multimedia computer-based educational tools were recommended for use in undergraduate medical education as early as 1976 [28]. Web-based learning is a promising avenue for improving pain education because the most effective educational interventions are those that are most interactive [29].…”