title: Factors affecting computer-mediated instruction in medical education.
abstract: Although computer technology has progressed rapidly in the last decade, the use of computer mediated instruction as an adjunct to medical education has made only limited progress. This paper will attempt to analyze some of the major factors bearing on this limitation will review those areas where computer based instruction is potentially of greatest use, and will suggest means by which medical education can make greater use of the rapidly evolving information technologies. The Medical PLATO project at the University of Illinois will be used as an example to illustrate many of the points relating to the development of this field.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D001185:Artificial Intelligence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003199:Computer Systems; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000639:trends*; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000639:trends*; D005544:Forecasting; D007087:Illinois; D012985:Software Design