Acceptability of instructional videos

Area of Science:

• Dental Education
• Medical Simulation

Background:

• Instructional videos are increasingly utilized in dental education.
• This study evaluates the acceptability of video demonstrations versus live and face-to-face methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare student preferences for instructional delivery methods in preclinical fixed prosthodontics.
• To assess the impact of recorded videos on practical skill acquisition.

Main Methods:

• Dental students experienced three demonstration methods: face-to-face, live broadcast, and recorded videos.
• Student preferences were surveyed using closed- and open-ended questions.
• Descriptive statistics analyzed survey data; comments were categorized.

Main Results:

• A high response rate (89%) was achieved from 145 students.
• Recorded videos were most convenient for 63% of students; live demonstrations were least convenient for 67%.
• A majority found pre-session video viewing facilitated lab performance.

Conclusions:

• Recorded instructional videos are the preferred method for preclinical fixed prosthodontics demonstrations.
• Dental educators should leverage technological aids like videos to enhance student interaction and learning.
• Instructional videos are valuable tools in the dental classroom.