title: A model of blended learning in a preclinical course in prosthetic dentistry.
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of blending learning that added online tools to traditional learning methods in a preclinical course in prosthetic dentistry at one dental school in Germany. The e-learning modules were comprised of three main components: fundamental principles, additional information, and learning objective tests. Video recordings of practical demonstrations were prepared and cut into sequences meant to achieve single learning goals. The films were accompanied by background information and, after digital processing, were made available online. Additionally, learning objective tests and learning contents were integrated. Evaluations of 71 of 89 students (response rate: 80%) in the course with the integrated e-learning content were available for the study. Compared with evaluation results of the previous years, a substantial and statistically significant increase in satisfaction with learning content (from 30% and 34% to 86%, p<0.001) and learning effect (from 65% and 63% to 83%, p<0.05) was observed. Satisfaction ratings stayed on a high level in three subsequent courses with the modules. Qualitative evaluation revealed mostly positive responses, with not a single negative comment regarding the blended learning concept. The results showed that the e-learning tool was appreciated by the students and suggest that learning objective tests can be successfully implemented in blended learning.
authors: Dr. Reissmann is Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany and Research Fellow, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota; Dr. Sierwald is Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Pedodontics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Mr. Berger is a PhD Student, Media Didactics, University of Education of Weingarten, Weingarten, Germany; and Dr. Heydecke is Professor and Head, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. d.reissmann@uke.de.
authors: Daniel R
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authors: Reissmann
authors: Dr. Reissmann is Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany and Research Fellow, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota; Dr. Sierwald is Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Pedodontics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Mr. Berger is a PhD Student, Media Didactics, University of Education of Weingarten, Weingarten, Germany; and Dr. Heydecke is Professor and Head, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
authors: Ira
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authors: Sierwald
authors: Dr. Reissmann is Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany and Research Fellow, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota; Dr. Sierwald is Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Pedodontics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Mr. Berger is a PhD Student, Media Didactics, University of Education of Weingarten, Weingarten, Germany; and Dr. Heydecke is Professor and Head, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
authors: Florian
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authors: Berger
authors: Dr. Reissmann is Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany and Research Fellow, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota; Dr. Sierwald is Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Pedodontics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Mr. Berger is a PhD Student, Media Didactics, University of Education of Weingarten, Weingarten, Germany; and Dr. Heydecke is Professor and Head, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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authors: Heydecke
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003442:Crowns; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007858:Learning; D017145:Models, Educational; D009042:Motivation; D019212:Multimedia; D009862:Online Systems; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000193:education*; D013335:Students, Dental / Q000523:psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014741:Video Recording
keywords: Germany; blended learning; dental education; e-learning; online course; preclinical education; prosthodontics