Traditional Lecture Format Compared to Computer-Assisted Instruction in Pharmacy Calculations.
Learning outcomes as measured by exam scores in a pharmacy calculations course were compared between two groups of students: one group in a traditional lecture format and one group in a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) format. One hundred ten students were divided into two groups seven weeks after both groups were in a lecture format. Exam scores for the two groups were similar before the groups split into their respective learning formats as well as after six weeks of learning by either lecture or CAI format. The CAI program was easy to use and students’ evaluation of the program was favorable. Students in the CAI group spent less time learning the material than did their counter parts. We conclude that the evaluated CAI program resulted in similar learning outcomes compared to those of a traditional lecture format.