Akira Sekikawa MD, PhD, PhD

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Epid-Internet-ology Supercourse

• Akira Sekikawa MD, PhD, PhD
• Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
• Graduate School of Public Health
• University of Pittsburgh
• WHO Collaborating Center

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http//www.pitt.edu/super1/
Epid-Internet-ology Supercourse

• Akira Sekikawa MD, PhD, PhD
• Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
• Graduate School of Public Health
• University of Pittsburgh
• WHO Collaborating Center

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http//www.pitt.edu/super1/
Epid-Internet-ology Supercourse

• Akira Sekikawa MD, PhD, PhD
• Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
• Graduate School of Public Health
• University of Pittsburgh
• WHO Collaborating Center

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What is the Supercourse?
The Supercourse is a library of powerpoint
lectures on epidemiology, the Internet, and,
Global Health, available on world wide web.
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Unique Concepts
Non-distance learning model Crossing the digital
divide Open Source Model
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Unique Concepts
Non-distance learning model Crossing the digital
divide Open Source Model
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Distance Learning vs Supercourse
Classroom in Montreal
Expensive Tuition
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Distance Learning vs Supercourse
Sharing one's Best Lecture
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Distance Learning vs Supercourse
Free of Charge
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Unique Concepts
Non-distance learning model Crossing the digital
divide Open Source Model
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Unique Concepts
Non-distance learning model Crossing the digital
divide Open Source Model
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Crossing the Digital Divide
Readable with lower versions of web
browsers Small size 200-300kb per
lecture Mirroring
CD-ROM
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9200 Faculty 118 Countries
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Growth of the Supercourse lecture from Sep 1997
to Aug 2002
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http//www.pitt.edu/super1/
Epid-Internet-ology Supercourse

• Akira Sekikawa MD, PhD, PhD
• Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
• Graduate School of Public Health
• University of Pittsburgh
• WHO Collaborating Center

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Lecture format
Title
Objectives
Author
Lecture part
Review
Lecture part
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Institutes/Organization
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Academia
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Less developed countries
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http//www.pitt.edu/super1/
Epid-Internet-ology Supercourse

• Akira Sekikawa MD, PhD, PhD
• Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
• Graduate School of Public Health
• University of Pittsburgh
• WHO Collaborating Center

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Contribution I
1. Faculty member
Free CD
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Contribution II
1. Faculty member
2. Author
Lecture objectives Lecture notes Relevant web
sites
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Contribution III
1. Faculty member
2. Author
3. Teacher
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http//www.pitt.edu/super1/
Epid-Internet-ology Supercourse

• Akira Sekikawa MD, PhD, PhD
• Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
• Graduate School of Public Health
• University of Pittsburgh
• WHO Collaborating Center