A Simple Teaching Module For Histology:  Integration Of Traditional Hands–On Laboratory  Methods And Modern Computer Technology.

Vandana A. Tendolkar; Dr. Archana U.shekokar

Volume : I, Issue : III, August - 2012

A Simple Teaching Module For Histology: Integration Of Traditional Hands–On Laboratory Methods And Modern Computer Technology.

Vandana A. Tendolkar, Dr. Archana U. Shekokar

Abstract :

With the reduction of teaching time for traditional laboratory course in Histology, it has become important to keep the teaching concept-based, and yet maintain a hands-on laboratory experience sufficient to ensure academic integrity of the course. This need led us to develop some simple and effective supplemental teaching aid that involved integration of traditional laboratory exposure and the use of computers. Here we present a module for teaching of histology. Digital images of our own laboratory slides were taken, and Adobe Photoshop software was used to edit and label them. These images were shown during the didactic lectures. A quick review of the important features was done during the pre-laboratory �dark room� session. Also, soft copies of the same were sent to the students on their registered e-mail IDs. Students reported significant enhancement in the independence and proficiency of learning histology. However, the importance of a hands-on laboratory experience cannot be overemphasized. Use of modern technology is only a supplement to traditional teaching-learning methods..