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 The
Office of Faculty and Instructional Development operates the Computer
Based Instruction Laboratory (CBIL) to support the curricular needs
of VCU students and faculty. Course-relevant computer, audiovisual,
telecommunications, and print resources available at the CBIL are
integral parts of the instructional program for medical school students.
In addition, the learning laboratory serves as a center for computer
based instructional development, educational research, and advanced
learning technology implementation.
The CBIL is located on the mezzanine of the Medical Sciences Building.
The CBIL consists of 44 stations, 3 faculty development workstations,
and 14 Student Educational Workstations located throughout MCV Hospitals.
Some 150 CBI programs are available via CBIL. In addition, there
are various videotapes, slide sets, x-rays, books for ready reference,
and old exams. CBIL produces CD-ROMs with selected programs required
in the curriculum.
CBIL was established in 1989 with funds for computers and networking
received from the Higher Education Trust Fund (HEETF). Audiovisual
equipment and software were obtained by merging the twenty-five
year old Learning Resource Center (LRC) and CBIL to create one organizational
and physical entity. Over the years, HEETF and E&G funding have
been sources of funding for equipment. Funds for staff, software,
services, and additional equipment are provided by the School of
Medicine.
As the most advanced center for the development and utilization
of instructional technology on the MCV Campus, CBIL is used by students
from other Virginia Commonwealth University health sciences schools.
However, since CBIL was established, other schools have built their
own facilities. These include Allied Health Professions, Dentistry,
Nursing, and Pharmacy. The laboratory also serves as an educational
resource for MCV Hospitals' residents. Continuing education for
community physicians is also available as a joint effort between
CBIL and the Office of Continuing Medical Education. The use of
CBIL is continuing to grow with over 115,000 students, faculty,
and staff utilizing CBIL during the 1997-98 fiscal year.
For
more information:
Visit
the Computer Based Instruction
Lab website
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