Qaiser Ali Baig1, Syed Jaffar Abbas Zaidi2, Beenish Fatima Alam3. 1. Department of Community Dentistry, Dow International Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences. 2. Department of Oral Biology, Dow International Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences. 3. Department of Oral Biology, Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess e-learning resources and its application in dentistry among students and faculty of a dental college.. METHODS: The qualitative study was conducted at Dow International Dental College, Karachi, from April to July 2017, and comprised semi-structured one-to-one interviews of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students as well as faculty members. A questionnaire was used to collect data about the way learners were using computer or smart phones in addition to conventional learning. The data was analysed through analysis of themes that included familiarisation, identification of a theme framework, indexing, charting, followed by mapping and interpretation. RESULTS: There were 21 subjects in the study. The use of smart phones was still limited to communication majorly. Majority of students utilised online resources like e-books and online searches. Faculty members used computers for reading articles and research. CONCLUSIONS: Blended asynchronous e-learning strategies were being practised by dental students and faculty.
OBJECTIVE: To assess e-learning resources and its application in dentistry among students and faculty of a dental college.. METHODS: The qualitative study was conducted at Dow International Dental College, Karachi, from April to July 2017, and comprised semi-structured one-to-one interviews of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students as well as faculty members. A questionnaire was used to collect data about the way learners were using computer or smart phones in addition to conventional learning. The data was analysed through analysis of themes that included familiarisation, identification of a theme framework, indexing, charting, followed by mapping and interpretation. RESULTS: There were 21 subjects in the study. The use of smart phones was still limited to communication majorly. Majority of students utilised online resources like e-books and online searches. Faculty members used computers for reading articles and research. CONCLUSIONS: Blended asynchronous e-learning strategies were being practised by dental students and faculty.