Programs are used during laboratory periods as references along with prepared specimens, as self-paced quizzes and exams, and as a means of previewing and introducing material covered in lectures. By incorporating the use of video, slides, transparencies, radiographs, photographs, ultrasound images, specimens, models and recorded sounds in the programs, a fascinating, multimodal leaming experience is created for the student, and can be accessed at any time from several locations around the School. Students are provided with free copies of the programs for home study. CALF configures and maintains over 100 student computers located around the School in 6 different buildings. Instructional courseware programs, wordprocessing and spreadsheet software is installed, and intemet access for world wide web and e-mail access is maintained.
CALF also teaches computer literacy to incoming first year veterinary students.
Small group, hands on labs are conducted which introduce students to exercises in Windows 95, Microsoft Word, Excel, Eudora, Melvyl, Consultant, and the Internet. High speed network connection for each student in 1309 Surge III to interactively link to computer programs in the classroom, library, Campus or to anywhere in the world.