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Evaluation of MorphologyNet as a Visual Dissection Experience
Proceedings of ED-MEDIA
  • Jennifer Leopold, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Anne M. Maglia, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

As technological developments in the field of medical imaging increase at an exponential rate, literally hundreds of researchers and clinicians are generating threedimensional visualizations of anatomical structures for use in research and disease diagnosis. But virtual dissection experiences (VDEs) can also be valuable for and appealing to the current video-game generation of K-16 students, and may well stimulate student interest in science. This may be particularly true if the VDE is realistic and easy to use. Herein we describe MorphologyNet, a VDE that provides both an interactive, anatomical dissection tool as well as a library of 3D dissectible images from several organism groups. We also discuss preliminary results of student evaluations of the usability and usefulness of MorphologyNet as a learning tool.

Department(s)
Computer Science
Second Department
Biological Sciences
Keywords and Phrases
  • Anatomical Structures,
  • Medical Imaging,
  • Usability,
  • Virtual Dissection Experiences (VDEs)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 Association for the Advancement to the Educational Technology Community, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2006
Publication Date
01 Jan 2006
Disciplines
Citation Information
Jennifer Leopold and Anne M. Maglia. "Evaluation of MorphologyNet as a Visual Dissection Experience" Proceedings of ED-MEDIA (2006)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jennifer-leopold/19/