He hopes to do something similar on genetics. For his classes, Dr. Walker posts supplemental materials and quizzes. George Washington has a basic, standardized software program for putting educational and class materials on the Web. The software allows faculty to design their own course layout, give online tests, present streaming audio and video, and more. G.W. She sees the Web and new technologies as enhancing the quality of medical education.
Lectures can be on the Web, allowing students to listen and learn at their own pace.
Dr. Bader warns that the Internet can never replace traditional forms of education, especially the communication skills learned between patients, fellow doctors, and others. Still, she adds that the Web is presenting new capabilities all the time. But it has the potential to supplement, enhance, and improve the options students already have. He says the Internet creates more opportunity for students to be educated according to their own learning styles. If used properly, Dr. Cohen says, these educational materials can relieve faculty members of mundane, repetitive tasks, allowing more time to focus on individual counseling and small-group teaching.