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Waking up your lecture

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A core method of educating radiology trainees and practicing radiologists is through digital lectures, using Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, Sliderocket or any number of software versions. Careful consideration of both the material to be presented as well as the visual format by which it is presented is critical for a successful lecture. Adult learners benefit substantially in comprehension and retention of material when allowed to interact with the teacher and the content. This article provides the educator with recommendations for constructing and presenting an effective and worthwhile lecture.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Mail Stop MA.07.220, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA

    Teresa Chapman

  2. University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA

    Teresa Chapman

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Chapman, T. Waking up your lecture. Pediatr Radiol 48, 1388–1392 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-018-4199-4

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