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EdTech Cache: A database of interactive learning content for dental education and beyond
Nazlee Sharmin1, Shahram Houshyar2, Thomas R Stevenson3
1Associate teaching professor, Mike Petryk School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Introduction:
There is a growing interest in educational innovations across higher education. However, instructors' lack of knowledge, motivation, and concerns about increased workload hinder the implementation of such new offerings. Open educational resources can promote educational innovations. Yet, their availability and use in dental and dental hygiene education are minimal.
Project Description:
A large set of interactive digital learning artefacts was created for dental and dental hygiene students by faculty at a Canadian university. This learning content is curated and archived in a freely available database, EdTech Cache; 46% of the content is focused on biochemistry, 28% on oral biology, and 23% on biomedical foundations.
Discussion:
Students can filter the database based on subject area and keywords to find learning activities to supplement their studies. Educators can also use EdTech Cache to create an interactive and engaging classroom experience.
Conclusion:
EdTech Cache can benefit students and educators across health sciences education.
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