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Dental education resources on the Web

L G Davis¹, R B Winstanley, R Duffin

¹Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Sheffield, England.

European Journal of Dental Education : Official Journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe

|May 20, 1998

Summary

Dental Education Resources on the World Wide Web (DERWeb) offers new online learning tools to supplement traditional teaching. This project enhances dental education accessibility and encourages self-directed learning for the entire dental community.

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Area of Science:

Educational Technology
Dental Education

Background:

Traditional teaching methods are being enhanced by new educational technologies.
The integration of computers in education is essential in the current technological era.
Self-directed learning is a key goal for modern educational approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and expansion of the Dental Education Resources on the World Wide Web (DERWeb) project.
To establish DERWeb as a comprehensive online dental information resource.
To assess the impact of DERWeb on computer adoption and information dissemination within the dental community.

Main Methods:

Development of educational aids accessible via the World Wide Web.
Creation of the DERWeb platform for dental education resources.

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Conducting courses and demonstrations to introduce the platform to various user groups.

Main Results:

Successful development and ongoing expansion of the DERWeb project.
Increased awareness and adoption of online educational resources among dental professionals.
Positive reception from users previously hesitant about computer technology.

Conclusions:

The DERWeb project effectively complements conventional teaching by providing accessible online dental education resources.
Online platforms like DERWeb can overcome barriers to technology adoption in professional education.
Continuous development and expansion are projected for future enhancements to the DERWeb platform.