Hesham F Marei
College of Dentistry,
PO Box 1982, Dammam 31441
Slovak republic
Review Article
Would Interactive Textbooks take Dental Education to a New Level of Learning?
Author(s): Hesham F Marei and Gohar WajidHesham F Marei and Gohar Wajid
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the educational need for interactive textbooks designed by IBook Author application, and to assess the feasibility of their implementation as a learning tool.
Materials and methods: This study involved the participation of 42 dental students, and 28 faculty members working in one dental college. The study involved training on the creation of interactive textbooks using IBook Author application. A questioner was used to get participants’ feedback about the value, educational need, and feasibility of their implementation.
Results: All faculty members agreed that the application would solve some of the existing educational problems, and it will help them in preparing their handouts. All the students agreed that they would be more attracted to learn from an interactive textbook tha.. View More»
