Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks brings our attention to Charles Bonnett syndrome -- when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations. He describes the experiences of his patients in heartwarming detail and walks us through the biology of this under-reported phenomenon in this TED talks video.
Type of Material:
Video Presentation
Recommended Uses:
Self-paced learning
Homework
Showing video in class
Online course activity
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browswer, used Chrome
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After completing this video presentation the learner will
Describe Charles Bonnett Syndrome
Identify the etiology of Charles Bonnett Syndrome
Identify the signs and symptoms of Charles Bonnett Syndrome
Differentiate the presentation of Charles Bonnett Syndrome and hallucinations from other causes
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Prerequisite not required, but knowledge of hallucinations is helpful
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content about Charles Bonnett Syndrome is accurate and research based.
The content is appropriate.
The video format is appropriate for the content.
The video speaker is an reknown expert on the topic.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The video is effective for promoting learning.
The speaker describes Charles Bonnett Syndrome clearly
The speaker uses facts and storytelling of cases to explain Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The software is robust and in working order.
Simply click the button to start the video.
The video is found on You Tube and navigation is quite easy.
Creative Commons:
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