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Building Internet accessible medical education software using the World Wide Web
J A Kruper1, M G Lavenant, M H Maskay
1Biological Sciences Division Academic Computing, University of Chicago, IL 60637.
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1994
Summary
This study introduces new software utilities and enhances existing protocols for the World Wide Web (WWW). These advancements empower users to create, share, and access internet content, improving online resource utilization.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Information Science
- Medical Education
Background:
- Existing software protocols required enhancement for broader internet utility.
- The World Wide Web (WWW) presented opportunities for improved information dissemination and access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop new software utilities and enhance existing protocols for the World Wide Web (WWW).
- To create tools that empower individuals to author, publish, and access internet materials more effectively.
- To demonstrate the impact of WWW-based educational materials in medical education.
Main Methods:
- Developed an X-windows based WYSIWYG WWW browser/editor.
- Created a prototype for integrated wide-area authentication and authorization for WWW services.
- Adapted a paper-based monograph on hazardous substances into an on-line WWW format.
Main Results:
- Enhanced software protocols and developed new WWW utilities.
- Successfully created a functional WWW browser/editor and an authentication/authorization prototype.
- Developed an illustrative Web-based self-instructional unit on hazardous substances.
Conclusions:
- The developed WWW software and utilities empower users to better utilize the internet for content creation and access.
- Web-based educational materials, such as the on-line monograph, can significantly impact medical education.
- The WWW offers innovative features for creating engaging and accessible learning experiences.