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Assessment Plan for Student Academic Achievement
One College’s Perspective
The general public has become increasingly concerned about the accomplishments of education. Accrediting bodies are holding institutions of higher education accountable for educational services and are demanding a variety of assessment activities. This article presents the plan for assessment of student achievement at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 102(6): 529–534, 2012)
Lecture Capture
Enhancing Learning Through Technology at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Background:
The intent of this research was to evaluate the Mediasite lecture capture system at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (formerly the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine) to determine the acceptance, use and benefits to both students and faculty and to identify any concerns, limitations, and suggestions for expansion. There is extreme debate on the effect of lecture capture on student attendance included in the research.
Methods:
Two surveys were compiled, one each for students and faculty. These were distributed by email to the entire student body and all full-time and part-time faculty. Responses were voluntary. The questions sought to identify the priorities of the participant, reasons for viewing lectures compiled by course, to assess any effect on class attendance and to evaluate the ease and use of the technical function. There was also a section for subjective responses and suggestions.
Results:
The tabulations proved a very high use of the program with the most important reason being to prepare for exams. The question of class attendance is still open to interpretation. Technically, the Mediasite system was ranked easy to use by both groups.
Conclusions:
The results of this survey confirm the concept of lecture capture as an integral segment of advanced education. Though this system should not replace class attendance, it is a vital supplement to course work and study. By reviewing all of the components of the survey those who may have concerns on its effectiveness are also aware of the advantages. The results of this study met all the objectives to evaluate use and obtain viewpoints to improve and expand the program. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 102(6): 491–498, 2012)
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Patients with underlying peripheral neuropathy are subject to changes in foot temperature. (1,2) Of the many forms of neuropathy that affect the lower extremity, the most notable are those types associated with diabetes. The aim of this study was to look for differences in temperatures between uncomplicated diabetic, diabetic neuropathic, and non-diabetic neuropathic feet.
METHODS: The feet of 75 subjects were divided into 3 groups: 1) normal (n=50 feet), 2) diabetic (n=50 feet), and 3) neuropathic (n=49 feet). The neuropathic group was further subdivided into diabetic neuropathies (n=20 feet) and non-diabetic neuropathies (n=29 feet). To properly assign subjects to groups, all participants underwent vibratory threshold testing with a biothesiometer. In addition, all diabetic subjects had added glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1C) studies performed. Temperature measurements were recorded at nine distinct foot locations (six plantar and three dorsal). Data was statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test.
RESULTS: For five of the plantar pedal sites tested, temperatures in the diabetic foot were significantly greater than those for the normal controls (p<0.05). At most sites, temperatures in the diabetic foot population tended to be higher than those in both diabetic and non-diabetic neuropathic feet, with the differences between the diabetic foot and non-diabetic neuropathic foot being statistically significant at one dorsal and five plantar sites. Patients in the non-diabetic neuropathic group were not stratified according to their specific neuropathic types.
CONCLUSIONS: Diabetic feet, with and without neuropathy, tend to be warmer than the feet of patients with other non-diabetic neuropathies. The finding of no statistical difference between non-neuropathic diabetic and neuropathic diabetic feet is unexpected in that a number of these patients were projected to have an autonomic system component. These null findings suggest the need to further investigate neuropathy solely determined by sensory testing versus tests for autonomic system involvement.
Background:
We developed a prototype of a novel thermochromic liquid crystal (TLC)–coated fabric with an extended temperature range and enhanced sensitivity. By incorporating color and pattern recognition into the fabric, rapid determination of the underlying pedal temperature is facilitated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the TLC fabric as a potential diagnostic aid for identifying complications in the high-risk foot.
Methods:
The hands of 100 individuals were used to compare the mean maximum temperatures indicated by the fabric versus standard thermal camera images. Findings were statistically analyzed using a paired t test, with significance defined as P < .05.
Results:
Except for the tip of the thumb and regions in the palm, there were no statistically significant differences between mean maximum temperatures measured with the thermal camera and those detected with the TLC fabric. Minor differences were relatively consistent in all nine regions of the hand and were not considered to be clinically significant.
Conclusions:
Using direct visual analysis, we demonstrated that a novel TLC fabric could accurately map temperatures in the palmar surface of the hand. The findings support the continued development of a temperature-sensitive sock that can be used in the home to monitor for temperature changes that may indicate the onset of complications in the high-risk foot.
