1. U SI N G 3 D LA SER SC A N N I N G
TO C REA TE DI G I TA L
LEA RN I N G O BJEC TS IN
H U M A N A N A TO M Y
Conference: American Association of Anatomists
By: Jared Divido
2. A BO U T A A A
Mission Statement
"Advancing anatomical science through research, education, and
professional development. Our members include leaders in the fields
of anatomical science research and education."
ANATOMY. O RG
3. A N N U A L C ONFERENC E
• AAA holds an annual conference in Experimental Biology every
year.
• The conference participants include health professionals, faculty,
students, and postdocs
• Multiple Presentation Formats:
• Concurrent Oral Sessions, Roundtable Discussions, Poster
Exhibits
Anatomy.org
4. ABSTRACT
The poster session will demonstrate
how 3D laser scanning technology
can be used to create highly
accurate digital anatomical replicas
for use as interactive learning
objects for students in distance
education.
TO PI C
Source: Laura Ferguson (NYU)
5. IMPORTANCE OF TOPIC
In a brick-and-mortar classroom
setting, courses like human anatomy
utilize alot of hands-on learning tools.
The hands-on approach to anatomy
makes the practical coursework
challenging to translate into distance
education settings.
6. IMPORTANCE OF TOPIC
Two-dimensional textbook images limit the view of anatomical
structures from different angles simultaneously.
Three-dimensional digital replicas can aid in the investigation of
anatomical structures becausethey allow the student to interact
and manipulate the objects.
It is important to note that 3D scanned objects should not be
meant to replace laboratory specimens entirely!
7. TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience for this poster presentation includes faculty,
instructional designers, and other professionals that may be interested in
learning more about 3D laser scanning and its potential uses in distance
education.
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8. LEA RN I N G
O U TC O M ES
At the conclusion of this poster session, participants will be able to:
• Explain potential uses and applications for 3D scanning techniques in
distance education environments.
• Demonstrate how 3D scanning can enhance student engagement
opportunities in online anatomy courses.
• Apply their knowledge of 3D scanning technology to other distance
courses in adult learning.
9. Format & Technique
The poster will include:
1) A printed text summary of the project goals
and learningobjectives.
2) Discussion on the potential applications for
utilizing 3D scanning technology in distance
education.
Visual examples of 3D scanswill alsobe
available on an iPad. The learners can
directly interact with the scans!
10. REFERENCES
AmericanAssociation of Anatomists. "Annual Meeting of Experimental Biology.”
American Association of Anatomists, www.anatomy.org
Primal Pictures. “Primal Pictures 3D Human Anatomy Medical Software.” Primal Pictures 3D
HumanAnatomy Medical Software, 2018, www.primalpictures.com/
