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Development of cross-platform computer-based tutorials

J A Cooper1, B K McCandless

  • 1Department of Radiology, Albany Medical College, NY 12208-3479, USA.

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Creating cross-platform radiology tutorials for Macintosh and Windows is achievable. This approach ensures identical display and function, simplifying computer-based instruction distribution.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Radiology Informatics

Background:

  • Radiology departments utilize diverse operating systems (Macintosh, Windows), complicating computer-based instruction.
  • Developing and distributing consistent educational materials across these platforms presents a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt existing software for creating cross-platform graphical hypertext tutorials.
  • To develop a ventilation-perfusion scan interpretation tutorial that functions identically on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.

Main Methods:

  • A program for on-line documentation was modified to create graphical hypertext tutorials.
  • A tutorial was initially developed for Windows, with graphics converted and source code recompiled for Macintosh compatibility.
  • Ensured identical display and functionality across both operating systems.

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Main Results:

  • A graphical hypertext tutorial for ventilation-perfusion scan interpretation was successfully created.
  • The tutorial exhibited identical performance, including hypertext, full-color graphics, links, search, annotation, and bookmarks, on both Windows and Macintosh platforms.
  • A single source file can be used for both platforms when developed on Windows.

Conclusions:

  • Cross-platform graphical hypertext tutorials in radiology are feasible and can be developed using a single source file.
  • These tutorials can be distributed free of charge with minimal user training.
  • This method simplifies the distribution and support of computer-based instruction in radiology.