RT Journal Article
T1 Online Collaborative Learning in Pediatric Dentistry Using Microsoft Teams: A Pilot Study
A1 Caleya Zambrano, Antonia María
A1 Martín Vacas, Andrea
A1 Feijoo García, Gonzalo
A1 Mourelle Martínez, Rosa
A1 Nova García, Manuel Joaquín De
A1 Gallardo López, Nuria Esther
AB Collaborative learning (CL) is the instructional use of small groups in such a way that students work together to maximize their own and others’ learning. In this study, the aim was to implement online collaborative learning (OCL) using the Microsoft Teams (MT) platform and to analyze the students’ preferences regarding presential or online learning. Material and Methods: A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with 79 students from the Degree in Dentistry. Four groups were created with MT and clinical cases or problems were uploaded for online discussion with each group. Additionally, as part of the course program, the students were divided into the same groups for to carry out Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in person. Afterwards, students completed a project assessment and satisfaction survey. Results: The survey revealed that the students found participation in this project to be useful or very useful. Their experiences with MT were rated as positive or very positive. However, a significant portion of the students (42.6%) preferred conventional face-to-face (FF) problem-solving, while 27.9% preferred using online tools. Based on the execution of this project and the open feedback on the use of MT, we have outlined a series of recommendations to enhance the use of this platform. Conclusions: MT is a highly useful platform for online teaching, offering multiple tools to promote learning in a virtual and asynchronous manner. However, when comparing CL through PBL conducted FF versus online, students still prefer in-person teaching to virtual methods.
PB MDPI
YR 2024
FD 2024-08-11
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/109499
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/109499
LA eng
NO Caleya, A.M.; Martín-Vacas, A.; Feijóo, G.; Mourelle-Martínez, M.R.; De Nova-Garcia, M.J.; Gallardo-López, N.E. Online Collaborative Learning in Pediatric Dentistry Using Microsoft Teams: A Pilot Study. Education Sciences 2024, 14, 874, doi:10.3390/educsci14080874.
DS Docta Complutense
RD 6 abr 2025