An intelligent information access system assisting a case based learning methodology evaluated in higher education with medical students

摘要: In recent years there has been a shift in educational methodologies toward student-centered approach, one which increasingly emphasizes the integration of computer tools and intelligent systems adopting different roles. this paper we describe detail development an Intelligent Information Access system used as basis for producing assessing constructivist learning methodology with undergraduate students. The automatically detects significant concepts available within given clinical case facilitates objective examination, following proper selection process is taken into account students' knowledge level. implemented intimately related to concept-based, case-based internet-based learning. spite growing theoretical research on use information technology higher education, it rare find applications that measure perceptions compare results free Internet search. Our work enables students gain understanding through Web browser interaction our identifying these providing direct access enriched from Medlineplus, Freebase PubMed. order evaluate activity outcomes, have done trial run volunteer 2nd year Medicine course, dividing volunteers two groups. During all were provided history multiple choice test medical questions relevant case. This could be ways: learners group allowed freely seek Internet, while other only search using newly developed tool. latter group, measured how perceived tool's support solving interface usability, supplying them Likert questionnaire anonymous completion. particular selected was female heart pathology, derived terms closely associated her condition description, evolution treatment.