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Volume 20 (2)
Volume 20, Issue 2, Spring 2000 
J Contin Educ Health Prof 2000; 20(2):76-84
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Francis B Mauriello SM Phillips C Englebardt S Grayden SK A b s t r a c t BACKGROUND: Dental professionals are discovering the unique advantages of asynchronous lifelong learning through continuing dental education (CDE) opportunities offered online. The purpose of this study was to evaluate both the process and outcomes of online CDE in North Carolina. The assessment was designed to provide a better understanding of practicing dental professionals experiences with online CDE and to determine the effectiveness of this learning strategy. METHODS: Dental professionals from four North Carolina Area Health Education Centers regions evaluated two pilot online CDE modules in 1998. Thirty-one participants were recruited and subsequently enrolled with 23 completing at least one module. Each module included objectives, a multiple-choice pretest, interactive core material, and a post-test. Participants completed three online surveys measuring individual demographics and computer skill level, module design, and use and overall reaction to online learning. RESULTS: Most participants agreed that the modules were comprehensive, were pleasing in appearance, provided clear instructions, provided adequate feedback, and were easy to navigate. Most participants agreed that knowledge of the material increased. This was validated by a significant increase in mean pre- to post-test scores (p = .0001). Participants agreed that convenience was a definite advantage, and they would choose online courses again to meet their CDE needs. The least-liked aspects included technical and formatting issues. IMPLICATIONS: Participants were enthusiastic about online learning and learned effectively with this teaching strategy, but desired much more interactivity than existed in the current design. MeSH Terms: Area Health Education Centers; Attitude of Health Personnel; Comparative Study; Computer-Assisted Instruction; Education, Dental, Continuing; Educational Technology; Internet; Pilot Projects; Program Evaluation |
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