The perception of dental students and educators about e-learning during COVID − 19 pandemic

Abstract

The study included 431 students and 74 teaching staff (response rate = 92.1% and 75.6%). Most students and teaching staff rated their computer skills as intermediate (≈ 67%), and most students (77.5%) reported a fair experience in TBL. Most students were satisfied and showed a positive attitude towards the TBL experience. Male and older students showed significantly higher overall satisfaction and attitude than female and younger students. Nevertheless, most teaching staff easily adapted to the shift from traditional to TBL (74.3%), and preferred blended learning after the pandemic (73%). However, only a few of them prefer TBL in all teaching activities.