Radiology education 2.0--on the cusp of change: part 2. eBooks; file sharing and synchronization tools; websites/teaching files; reference management tools and note taking applications

Acad Radiol. 2013 Mar;20(3):373-81. doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2012.11.001.

Abstract

Increasing use of smartphones and handheld computers is accompanied by a rapid growth in the other related industries. Electronic books have revolutionized the centuries-old conventional books and magazines markets and have simplified publishing by reducing the cost and processing time required to create and distribute any given book. We are now able to read, review, store, and share various types of documents via several electronic tools, many of which are available free of charge. Additionally, this electronic revolution has resulted in an explosion of readily available Internet-based educational resources for the residents and has paved the path for educators to reach out to a larger and more diverse student population.

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Assisted Instruction / methods*
  • Computers, Handheld*
  • Curriculum*
  • Documentation / methods*
  • Information Storage and Retrieval / methods*
  • Internet*
  • Radiology / education*
  • United States
  • User-Computer Interface