Emerging Technologies
AI in Sonography
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven to be useful in the
scanning aspect of the sonography world. Machines are already programmed to
perform certain functions such as measurement within standard protocols. With
emerging technology incorporating AI, it is important to teach learners how to
incorporate AI without completely relying on AI. Sonographers cannot be
completely reliable on AI technology. Ultrasound systems are unable to save
images and do not identify clinical signs of the patient (Edwards et al.,
2022).
Apart from the actual act of performing a sonography exam,
AI can help save time in the classroom setting. It can be used by instructors
and learners. One helpful task AI can perform is creating various case studies
for students to practice. Again, instructors will have to review the
information to ensure it is accurate, but it will save time compared to starting
from scratch. Worksheets can easily be created using AI.
Interactive Whiteboards
Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) are touching screen board
hooked up to projectors or computers. Presentations can be already loaded and
presented on the whiteboard while allowing instructors to drag and drop other
objects or links onto the board while presenting (Campbell & Martin, 2010).
The displayed screen can be printed directly off the whiteboard which would be
beneficial to students. In my classroom, students commonly get their phones out
to take pictures of what I’ve written on the board. Printing off the content
would be an easy way for them to integrate it into their notes. I could also be
saved as a PDF file and students could directly add it to their notes.
Utilizing IWBs will allow interaction between the instructor
and the learners. Learners can also be given IWBs connected to the main IWB.
This will allow students to ask questions and provide input without fear of
being wrong in front of the whole class. Group study can be accomplished more
effectively with IWBs as well (Hui-xian et al., 2009).
References
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Edwards, C.,
Chamunyonga, C., Searle, B., & Reddan, T. (2022). The application of
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