Improving dietetics education with interactive communication technology

J Am Diet Assoc. 2000 Oct;100(10):1191-4. doi: 10.1016/S0002-8223(00)00344-8.

Abstract

Changes occurring in health care, education, and technology are altering dietetics education. A model of learnercentered, cooperative, distance education based on interactive online technology is described for use in a dietetic internship. Evaluation of this model includes review of key-feature exams, results of computer attitudes surveys, use of the technology by interns, exit interviews, and performance on the examination for registered dietitians. In a pilot study of the model with 8 subjects, comfort using the Internet improved significantly. Use of interactive communication technology in dietetics education has the potential to improve competency, technological aptitude, professional partnering skills, and lifelong learning skills.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • CD-I*
  • Computer Communication Networks*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Dietetics / education*
  • Education, Distance / methods*
  • Humans
  • Internship, Nonmedical / methods*
  • Models, Educational*
  • Peer Review
  • Pilot Projects