Aim: 

The present innovative didactic project has been to create an interactive programme of learning on-line, combined with the improvement of the methodology in the classroom, directed to students of Physiological Sciences, in particular to students of Endocrinology (a course of the Grade of Biochemistry of the University of Seville). The European Higher Education Area needs a review of the training of their students to provide them with a strong scientific and technical foundation. It is necessary to create specific "independent learning tools" for Physiological students, in order to encourage them to develop creativity in defining problems and seeking solutions.

Methods: 

The present model has been planned in order to facilitate new educational supplies using Web-CT and other softwares (LaTeX, HTML, Perl+ JavaScript), as an interactive learning system, to the students of Endocrinology. Simultaneously, the methodology in the classroom has been improved. The results of both methodologies have been evaluated by surveys in the classroom.

Results: 

The students have used both Web-based and Problem-based learning as a collaborative process. The present model could be a powerful educational option in higher education. In the opinion of the students that have used the present "Endocrinology on-line Program", this kind of approaches facilitated the interchange of information between the professor and the students and between themselves. The self-test programme helped them to recognize their learning difficulties and to improve their autonomy.

Conclusion: 

This mixture of Problem-based learning with Web-technology positively impacts student learning outcomes in Endocrinology.