Title of article
Attitudes of dental students towards using computers in education—a mixed design study
Author/Authors
El Tantawi, M.M.A. University of Alexandria - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Paediatric and Community Dentistry, Egypt , Saleh, S.M. University of Alexandria - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Paediatric and Community Dentistry, Egypt
From page
675
To page
685
Abstract
This mixed design study explored attitudes of dental students towards use of computers. It employed quantitative analyses of a questionnaire answered by 979 students and qualitative analysis of suggestions by a subgroup of 339. Positive attitudes towards computers were predicted by “computer use for 1 year” and “year of study”. Qualitative analysis of students’ suggestions confirmed these findings and brought up new issues such as the need for establishing a website for the faculty. The results indicate that careful planning is needed to improve students’ skills and incorporate computer applications in educational curricula.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2640042
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