Use of an audience response system to augment interactive learning.
OBJECTIVE
Little data exist about the use of an Audience Response System (ARS) as an interactive educational tool in medical teaching. The goals of our pilot study were to determine whether an ARS can enhance educational experiences of health care providers.


METHODS
The learners in the study were mainly physicians, and the educational topic was treating self, family, and friends.


RESULTS
The learners reported that the ARS made the presentation more fun, helped them be more attentive, and allowed them to learn more than in traditional lecture formats.


CONCLUSIONS
An ARS has potential as a teaching tool in this setting.
Latessa
Robyn
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Mountain Area Health Education Center, 118 W.T. Weaver Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28804, USA. robyn1@mtn.ncahec.org
Mouw
David
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D004501:Education, Medical; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*