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. 2002 Dec;37(4 Suppl):S208-S212.

eLearning: Is There a Place in Athletic Training Education?

Kenneth E Wright  1 , Jeffrey Stewart, Vivian H Wright, Scott Barker
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eLearning: Is There a Place in Athletic Training Education?

Kenneth E Wright et al. J Athl Train. 2002 Dec.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of current issue and research literature that discusses the use of eLearning in an academic curriculum. We address several components to be examined before eLearning is incorporated into athletic training education. DATA SOURCES: We searched MEDLINE and Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) from 2000 through 2002 using the key words distance education, online learning, and the individual research studies referenced in this article. DATA SYNTHESIS: Educational research studies have confirmed that multiple methods in instruction delivery exist. Within the changing culture of higher education, the use of effective communication tools has been shown to increase student knowledge and skills. Through eLearning, methods of instruction design are designed to be student centered and allow the educator to become a facilitator. CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Even though the use of eLearning faces many challenges in athletic training education, the research literature does support this method of instructional delivery in selected courses in athletic training education.

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