Convergence of technologies: the print, web and multimedia united to deliver an integrated basic medical sciences course in a resource limited setting.

Abstract

This mixed methodology study was conducted at Shifa College of Medicine to see if study guide, module website and multimedia compact disk can be used to deliver an integrated basic sciences course while introducing the concepts of evidence based medicine and how it translates in students' performance. The study guide focused on the management of learning, activities and provision of information. The website was used to introduce evidence based medicine while the multimedia disc provided pictures, videos and animations for organs of special senses. Feedback questionnaire and end of module result were used to evaluate the module and its learning tools. The students agreed that the study guide, module website and multimedia compact disc facilitated their learning experience.