AMEE guide 6 Medical Education Guide No 6 Evaluating multimedia applications for medical education.pdf (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the varying perspectives on multimedia applications in medical education, exploring their potential and limitations. It defines multimedia applications, provides examples, and discusses the challenges of evaluating their effectiveness in medical education, particularly in relation to the nature of knowledge acquisition and professional expertise development. The authors outline the characteristics that enable multimedia courseware to facilitate deep understanding and engage learners effectively.