FUNDRD PROGRAMS AWARDED 96/97

Project Title: Improving Anatomy Instruction with Computer-Assisted, Self-Paced Instructional Media
Project Director: Kenneth Garver
Organization: Victor Valley College
Phone: (760)245-4271,ext.2355

The Biology Department at Victor Valley College will enter into a consortium with Barstow Community College with the primary goal to produce computer-assisted, self paced instructional material for anatomy instruction. Victor Valley College seeks to improve retention by 20% and raise the class average to a "B" grade.

Material will be field tested to identify needed revisions and the most effective presentation techniques. In addition, a workbook will be produced to guide student use with the computer material.

Preliminary evaluations with computerized material developed at Victor Valley College for test review and selected lecture topics have indicated significantly improved student achievement and a positive student response. This proposed project will expand on these initial efforts to produce computer-assisted material covering all lecture topics and providing tutorial assistance for all examination topics.