Initial experiences in radiology e-learning

Gianvincenzo Sparacia; Floreana Cannizzaro; Donna M D'Alessandro; Michael P D'Alessandro; Giuseppe Caruso; Roberto Lagalla

doi:10.1148/rg.272065077

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Initial experiences in radiology e-learning

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Initial experiences in radiology e-learning

Gianvincenzo Sparacia, Floreana Cannizzaro, Donna M D'Alessandro, Michael P D'Alessandro, Giuseppe Caruso and Roberto Lagalla

Radiographics, Vol.27(2), pp.573-581

03/2007

DOI: 10.1148/rg.272065077

PMID: 17374871

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Abstract

The use of two different educator-centric learning management systems (LMSs), Moodle and Manila, for radiology e-learning was formatively evaluated and the implications of the future use of LMSs in radiology education were explored. NeuroRAD, a neuroradiologic digital library and learning community, is implemented with Moodle, one of the most popular open-source educator-centric LMSs. Pediatric-Education.org, a pediatric digital library and learning community, is implemented with Manila, a commercial educator-centric LMS. Quantitative and qualitative analyses of these LMSs were performed with World Wide Web server log file statistical programs and user-submitted comment forms. In 2005, NeuroRAD was used by 9959 visitors, who read 98,495 pages of information, whereas PediatricEducation .org was used by 91,000 visitors, who read 186,000 pages of information. Visitors represented a wide spectrum of medical learners and used the sites to answer clinical questions; to prepare for lectures, conferences, and informal teaching sessions; and to stay up-to-date and prepare for examinations. Early results indicate that radiology learning communities can be implemented with educator-centric LMSs relatively easily and at low cost by radiologists with minimal computer expertise, and can find receptive and appreciative audiences. Online radiology learning communities could play a significant role in providing education to radiologists the world over throughout their careers.

Attitude of Health Personnel

Radiology - education

Radiology - statistics & numerical data

Internet - utilization

United States

Education, Medical, Continuing - statistics & numerical data

Attitude to Computers

Computer-Assisted Instruction - utilization

Publishing - utilization

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Title: Subtitle: Initial experiences in radiology e-learning
Creators: Gianvincenzo Sparacia - Department of Radiology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Floreana Cannizzaro
Donna M D'Alessandro
Michael P D'Alessandro
Giuseppe Caruso
Roberto Lagalla
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Radiographics, Vol.27(2), pp.573-581
DOI: 10.1148/rg.272065077
PMID: 17374871
NLM abbreviation: Radiographics
ISSN: 0271-5333
eISSN: 1527-1323
Publisher: United States
Language: English
Date published: 03/2007
Academic Unit: Radiology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984051710802771

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