A pilot study on implementation of an e-learning course for clinical education in oral medicine
This study presents the process of implementing an e-learning course for clinical education in oral medicine and examines its impact on students’ knowledge and satisfaction. Thirty six (39.6%) fifth-year undergraduate students participated in the study. Every week before their clinical practice, stu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hong Kong Bao Long Accounting & Secretarial Limited
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication/article/view/473/277 |
| Summary: | This study presents the process of implementing an e-learning course for clinical education in oral medicine and examines its impact on students’ knowledge and satisfaction. Thirty six (39.6%) fifth-year undergraduate students participated in the study. Every week before their clinical practice, students studied relevant e-learning materials and completed an assessment test. At the end of the semester, students’ knowledge and attitudes towards e-learning were assessed by the knowledge test and anonymous questionnaire. Students who had access to the e-learning course had significantly better knowledge than students who did not have access to the e-learning course. Exposure to the e-learning course contributed to a better understanding of oral medicine curriculum, increased confidence with oral medicine patients and easier participation in oral medicine clinical practice. This study provided evidence that the e-learning can be implemented as a valuable adjunct to clinical education in oral medicine. |
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| ISSN: | 2073-7904 2073-7904 |