Effectiveness of technology-enhanced learning to improve periodontics educational outcomes: A systematic review

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Berry, Maria C de C
Neto, de M Joao M
de Souza, Maria Isabel de C
Figueredo, Carlos Marcelo da S
Reher, Vanessa
Evans, Jane L
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OBJECTIVES: Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) has been suggested as a suitable learner-centered pedagogical approach in dental education. However, the results of TEL effectiveness in periodontics education are controversial. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of TEL to improve educational outcomes in the periodontics field compared to traditional learning methods. METHODS: The search comprised randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and crossover studies that were related to periodontics education from the following databases: MedLine, PsycINFO, Eric, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Two authors independently performed study selection, data extraction, and assessed risk of bias. Kirkpatrick's 4-level evaluation model was used to evaluate educational outcomes. RESULTS: From 1642 studies, after applying inclusion criteria, 7 studies remained for analysis. On level 1 (Reaction), undergraduate dental students reported positive attitudes related to TEL. On level 2 (Learning), 3 studies found that TEL improved knowledge gain compared to traditional learning methods. Three other studies did not show any difference between TEL and conventional learning methods, and one found that traditional learning methods presented superior results. On level 3 (Behavior), 1 study found that TEL application improved students' performance. On level 4 (Results), 5 studies suggested that the implementation of TEL would improve educational outcomes in periodontics education if combined with traditional learning methods. CONCLUSION: The findings showed that the exclusive use of TEL does not significantly improve periodontics educational outcomes when compared to traditional learning methods. However, the combination of TEL and traditional learning methods can be the key to enhancing periodontics education.

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Journal of Dental Education

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© 2020 Journal of Dental Education published by Wiley. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Effectiveness of technology‐enhanced learning to improve periodontics educational outcomes: A systematic review, Journal of Dental Education, 2020, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12179. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving (http://olabout.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-828039.html)

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Dentistry

Curriculum and pedagogy

dental education

educational technology

periodontics

systematic review

technology-enhanced learning

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Berry, MCDC; de M Neto, JM; de Souza, MIDC; Figueredo, CMDS; Reher, V; Evans, JL, Effectiveness of technology-enhanced learning to improve periodontics educational outcomes: A systematic review, Journal of Dental Education, 2020

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