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ArticleJournal of dental sciences2022

Evaluating e-learning on an international scale: An audit of computer simulation learning materials in the field of dentistry.

Ai Ohsato, Naoko Seki, Tam Thi Thanh Nguyen, Janelle Moross, Masayo Sunaga, Yuji Kabasawa, Atsuhiro Kinoshita, Ikuko Morio

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Ai OhsatoDepartment of Dental Education Development, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Naoko SekiDepartment of Dental Education Development, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Tam Thi Thanh NguyenAcademic Affairs Office, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
Janelle MorossInstitute of Global Affairs, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Masayo SunagaInstitute of Education, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Yuji KabasawaDepartment of Oral Care for Systemic Health Support, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Atsuhiro KinoshitaInstitute of Education, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Ikuko MorioDepartment of Dental Education Development, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

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background/purposeGlobal networking and e-learning courses are an effective strategy for sharing educational content and there is potential scope to use e-learning technology in dental education. Therefore, this study aimed to explicate the challenges encountered in international e-learning use and decipher optimum solutions for disseminating course/systems on an international scale. MATERIALS AND

methodsAn e-learning course with four computer-assisted simulation materials developed among international faculties was provided to dental undergraduates at dental schools in Japan and Vietnam in 2020. A post-questionnaire survey plus pre- and post-tests were conducted to obtain learners' feedback and assess the success of the course's implementation.

resultsAltogether, 41 students participated, with a response rate of 78.8%. The mean post-test score was significantly higher than that of the pre-test (p < 0.001). Students from both groups felt that e-learning was beneficial, useful for their future, and should be continued.

conclusionThis study showed that e-learning/course provision could be achieved at an international level by using a common online system, which is beneficial for students to gain a wider perspective and global dental education. Learners indicated that they learned without any major problems in learning operations. This type of educational material creation and course implementation is extremely important in global networking and dental education in the present era; and communication and cooperation between the faculties was important for course provision. More countries should be included in future studies to ensure that it has global application.

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Computer simulationDental educationInternational educational exchangeSurveys and questionnaireTeaching materials

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PMCPMC8739805

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