During this process students are given supporting information in the form of a history, past medical history , physical examination , progress, investigation results , closure and self assessment items. The first video demonstrates the role of the tutor and the presentation of the trigger. The second video shows the presentation of clinical images. Students also access the Problems of the Week using their own computers or in the medical computer lab. To assist in improving the educational effectiveness of both online and multimedia resources I tend to take a systems approach and consequently develop processes at both the macro and micro level to assure quality design and development.
Processes are more discrete interacting stages or phases.
One such macro-process focuses on the general strategy for developing the Problem of the Week . This concept map illustrates how the stakeholders involved in the process interact to coordinate delivery of the Problem of the Week . The micro-process of this general strategy focuses on the stages of production. A specific micro-process used to enhance the instructional design of the medical triggers for the Problems of the Week involves the use of a simple proforma which outlines a series of relevant questions for the medical expert. In asking these questions the relevant media characteristics of the trigger are also determined.