Animated PowerPoint Videos: An Underutilized Anatomy Educational Tool?

The subject of anatomy is an integral component of medical and dental education which are constantly evolving. Hence, educators continuously attempt to take advantage of technological advancements to create resources that will improve students' higher cognitive skills. This article describes the creation of an e-learning resource in the form of an animated PowerPoint video that was designed based on evidence-based principles and educational theories to introduce the concept of tooth anatomy.

The challenges of histology education.

Generations of students have struggled to learn histology. They have found the subject extremely dry and the nomenclature very challenging. Insidiously, histology is fading from the minds of stakeholders.