Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranInterdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences2476-72632420120520Evaluating the Clinical Faculty Members of Shahid Faghighi Hospital, Shiraz,Based on the Cognitive Apprenticeship Model in January 201111046019ENMitraAmini0000-0002-7332-5151MehranRezaeeRozhinBadieeJavadKojouriFarhadLotfiEducation Development Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranJournal Article19700101Background: One of the main responsibilities of universities is to train students who will be the experts and managers of the future. Therefore, improving the educational level of medical science universities will lead to the creation of an effective work force needed for the society, and eventually lead to the improvement of public health throughout the society. This improvement and development will not be reached unless effective feedback is received and the shortcomings are resolved. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate all faculty members teaching at the educational wards of Shahid Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz, in January 2011 based on the Cognitive Apprenticeship Model and present applicable feedback to clinical professors in order to enhance the educational system of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.Material & Methods: In this study, the faculty members teaching at the internal, surgical, gynecological wards, as well as the wards of dermatology, urology, cardiology, and neurology. We used a valid questionnaire and evaluated six variables: modeling, coaching, reflection, scaffolding, articulation, exploration, and the general characteristics of the educational environment. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 16. Results: In the students' viewpoint, the most important characteristics of a professor who obtained the highest educational score were exploration, scaffolding, and coaching. Also, most students expressed that most of the evaluated wards needed to improve in motivating the students.Conclusion: Evaluation and feedback is one of the most effective methods for improving educational systems. By using suitable evaluation systems we can improve the educational system in medical science universities.Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranInterdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences2476-72632420120520The philosophical system of open and distant learning: Is technology the custodian ofdistant learning or educational philosophy213046020ENMehranFarajollahiDepartment of Educational Sciences, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran0000-0002-8755-1117RezaNorouzzadehIesaEbrahimzadehFahimeh SadatHaghighiJournal Article19700101The aim of this study was to assess the philosophical principles of open and distant learning. This descriptive study was done by assessing digital and library resources on the principles of distant learning. In order to understand the philosophical and educational principles of open and distant learning and to determine the epistemological, ontological, and axiological functions of its four main elements (distant learner, distant educational organization, distant educational content, and distant educational inviron ment), collected data were analyzed using analytical and interpretational methods. The results showed that pragmatism and constructivism have specific functions in the four mentioned elements of distant learning with respect to epistemological, ontological, and axiological aspects.Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranInterdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences2476-72632420120520The Role of Electronic Health Records in Presenting Health Information314046021ENMaryamFakhrzadCenter of Excellence for Electronic Learning in Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medi-cal Sciences, Shiraz, IranNourolhodaFakhrzadCenter of Excellence for Electronic Learning in Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medi-cal Sciences, Shiraz, IranMaryamDehghaniJournal Article19700101Corrently any institute that does not benefit from information technology and communication networks, will gradually fall away from global communication. Therefore, various industries have shifted towards applying information technology in order to increas their quality and productivity in today’s competitive world. The health industry has also experienced such change. The health system has been constantly taking effective steps towards benefitting from the latest technologies to increase health and improve clinical anf financial results. In an announcement made in the 55th public session of the United Nations in Sepptember, 2000, and accepted by 189 member countries, information and communication technology was introduced as an important tool for achieving all the goals of this organization such as reducing poverty, correcting educational and health services, easy access to governmental services and improving the society’s health level. Considering the importance of medical records as the most important information source in healthcare, we can claim that one of the best aspects of the application of information technology in the health system which has an key role in increasing the effectiveness of the health system, is the creation of electronic medical records. The electronic health record tool is an electronic health record system that enables the healthcare personnel save time and money and improve the health condition of patients by organizing their records. Moreover, the diagnosis and treatment process will also be simplified. This tool combines traditional paper records with modern technological facilities for increasing the accuracy and speed of completing healthcare records. Using paper records has certain problems such as mistakes related to bad handwriting, prescriptions, and mistakes in writing words, icreased costs for copying forms, cards, and files, and most importantly the place needed for filing the records and the human resources needed for this task. Therefore, for overcoming these problems, electronic health records are suggested. However, considering the sensitivity of the information, the confidentiality of the records is very important. Therefore, many countries have set policies int his regard. Maintaing the confidentiality of the records differs between societies considering their social, economical, scientific, political and cultural conditions.Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranInterdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences2476-72632420120520The Role of Medical Libraries in the Learning Environment of the Class Management System415046022ENHamidRahbardarDepartment of Educational Technology, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, IranKhadijeAliabadiDepartment of Educational Technology, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, IranJournal Article19700101Although traditional face-to-face learning sessions are still known as the most effective method of learning, using tools such as the Class Management Systems can provide new learning opportunities. One of the most important applications of this system is its use in libraries and classes. Librarians and professors can increase their interaction with users using the online conversation application and transfer knowledge to them. Online conversation is beneficial for most students because they can have access to more facilities by consuming a shorter amount of time. Such web-based programs can be divided into different categories such as content management system, learning management system, and class management system based on the amount of services they provide (i.e. producing and loading educational content, learning management, performing and correcting educational improvement tests). We aim to introduce the class management system in learning environments and its application in libraries.Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranInterdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences2476-72632420120520Introduction of Recover my Files Software516046023ENAbbasRostamiCenter of Excellence for Electronic Learning in Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranJournal Article19700101Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranInterdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences2476-72632420120520Clinical Guideline for Endocrine Diseases in Children616246024ENغلامحسینامیرحکیمیزهرهکرمیزادهحمدالهکرمیفرJournal Article19700101