[Evaluation of an internet-based e-learning ophthalmology module for medical students].
BACKGROUND
In 2006, the University Eye Hospital Freiburg (Germany) introduced an Internet-based e-learning module as part of the ophthalmology training for medical students.


METHODS
In the e-learning module, the students encounter the same cases as discussed during lectures and seminars. The case presentation is based on an interactive question-and-answer game. Content, format, usability, and effectiveness of the e-learning module were evaluated by the students over two terms.


RESULTS
Of 307 students, 272 used the e-learning module. On average, 94% of the content was processed per student. More than 75% stated that they had fun working with the e-learning module. Students with frequent e-learning use tended to achieve higher marks in their final ophthalmology exams.


CONCLUSIONS
E-learning represents a sensible addendum to the established ophthalmology training for medical students. It is comparably easy to integrate into the curriculum and is well accepted by medical students.
Stahl
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Universitäts-Augenklinik Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106 Freiburg, Deutschland.
Boeker
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Ehlken
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Agostini
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Reinhard
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D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003625:Data Collection; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005858:Germany; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000193:education*; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*