Creation and application of three-dimensional computer-graphic animations for introduction to radiological physics and technology.
Physics-related subjects are important in the educational fields of radiological physics and technology. However, conventional teaching tools, for example texts, equations, and two-dimensional figures, are not very effective in attracting the interest of students. Therefore, we have created several multimedia educational materials covering radiological physics and technology. Each educational presentation includes several segments of high-quality computer-graphic animations designed to attract students' interest. We used personal computers (PCs) and commercial software to create and compile these. Undergraduate and graduate students and teachers and related professionals contributed to the design and creation of the educational materials as part of student research. The educational materials can be displayed on a PC monitor and manipulated with popular free software. Opinion surveys conducted in undergraduate courses at Kitasato University support the effectiveness of our educational tools in helping students gain a better understanding of the subjects offered and in raising their interest.
Hasegawa
Tomoyuki
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Graduate School of Medical Science, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. hasegawa@kitasato-u.ac.jp
Kojima
Haruna
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Masu
Chisato
C
Fukushima
Yasuhiro
Y
Kojima
Hironori
H
Konokawa
Kiminori
K
Isobe
Tomonori
T
Sato
Eisuke
E
Murayama
Hideo
H
Maruyama
Koichi
K
Umeda
Tokuo
T
D003196:Computer Graphics; D003625:Data Collection; D006283:Health Physics / Q000193:education*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D009040:Motion Pictures; D019212:Multimedia; D013334:Students; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education*
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