title: Creation and application of three-dimensional computer-graphic animations for introduction to radiological physics and technology.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Medical Science, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. hasegawa@kitasato-u.ac.jp
authors.forename: Tomoyuki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hasegawa
authors.forename: Haruna
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kojima
authors.forename: Chisato
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Masu
authors.forename: Yasuhiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Fukushima
authors.forename: Hironori
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kojima
authors.forename: Kiminori
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Konokawa
authors.forename: Tomonori
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Isobe
authors.forename: Eisuke
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sato
authors.forename: Hideo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Murayama
authors.forename: Koichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Maruyama
authors.forename: Tokuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Umeda
mesh_terms: 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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