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Continuing professional development and ICT: target practice.

Authors :
Eaton, K. A.
Reynolds, P. A.
Source :
British Dental Journal; 7/26/2008, Vol. 205 Issue 2, p89-93, 5p, 2 Color Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Ever-increasing needs and demands by dentists and all other members of the dental team for education and training at all levels – undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing – are straining the resources of existing providers of such education. At the same time, there are ever-increasing opportunities to develop online delivery and the use of a range of information and communication technology (ICT) systems and services further, in all aspects of dental education. This paper reviews recent developments that have led to an increased demand for dental postgraduate programmes and continuing professional development (CPD) courses in the United Kingdom and then discusses how ICT has and will impact on teaching practice. Examples include the use of teaching and learning resources in a virtual learning environment (VLE) and the increasing use of blended learning. The paper then explores the need for both teachers and students to adapt to the new environment to ensure they can benefit to the maximum and that teaching and learning practices are changed accordingly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070610
Volume :
205
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Dental Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33327007
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.622