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Title:
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INTERACTIVE BIOCHEMISTRY SOFIA (IBS) A FLEXIBLE WEB-BASED E-LEARNING SYSTEM |
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Author(s):
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Elisaveta Trichkova, Ganka Kossekova |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-38-0 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Maggie McPherson |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Edition:
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Volume I |
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Keywords:
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E-learning, Web-based course, PHP, lectures, tests, virtual patients. |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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3 |
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Last Page:
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10 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper aims to present a flexible PHP-based system for on-line creation and use of Web-based courses in Medical University Sofia. The first version of the system was created in 2002 but due to the rapid development of Internet technologies, in 2010 the system underwent several revisions. Structural and technological renovation was carried out. The new system Interactive Biochemistry Sofia (IBS) is composed of two interfaces: student and administrative. The main modules of the system for the students are Lectures (source of knowledge), interactive Tests for (self)-assessment, Virtual Patients (clinical case simulations to improve and assess professional skills), Virtual Models, Practicals and Teachers Training. The administrative module is used by the teachers for easy creation and editing of on-line courses. It is a helpful tool for teachers with no designer skills. The system is a good example of the integration of the latest achievements in biochemistry (modern content), information and communication technologies (Web environment), pedagogy (flexible learning), and medicine (problem-based learning). All modules, used by students and teachers, are updated and revised. The work of the teachers to create and edit content in all modules is facilitated. |
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