H Eng¹, S Woo²
¹The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Optometry and Radiography, Kowloon, Hong Kong; ²University of Houston, College of Optometry, Houston, United States
With the rapid development in technology and learning methods, delivery of content is becoming more computer dependent. Learning has advanced to Interactive Learning, Problem Based Learning (PBL), Self and Peer Teaching, and Web Based Learning among others. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University hosted its Low Vision Rehabilitation course on its in-house website in collaboration with the University of Houston, College of Optometry. Web Course Tools (WebCT) was used to stimulate students and promote delivery of content in low vision rehabilitation. The site acts as a reference source for course material and laboratory instruction. It includes self-tests, quizzes, diagrams, photos and some animated simulations for students to better understand and assimilate low vision rehabilitation concepts and principles. With web-based teaching, low vision learning can become easier and more fun. Data gathering, grading and analysis can be more efficiently performed with advanced planning and programming. The use of WebCT and similar platforms holds promise for greater accessibility to low vision rehabilitation content world-wide.
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