EFFECTIVENESS, STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS, AND ADHERENCE TO AN INTERACTIVE APP-BASED RESPONSE SYSTEM IN ORAL PATHOLOGY TEACHING

Abstract

<h3>Objectives</h3> This study evaluated the effectiveness, students' perceptions, and adherence to an interactive app-based response system in oral pathology teaching. <h3>Study Design</h3> Between 2018 and 2019, students used the PollEverywhere app to answer questions regarding subjects taught by the lecturer in an oral pathology course. At the end of the academic semester, the students completed a questionnaire containing ten questions related to the use of this app. <h3>Results</h3> A total of 123 students participated of the study. Almost all students (121, 98.4%) agreed that this interactive app-based response system provided the teacher a better overview of the students' understanding and improved the students' self-assessment of their learning on the subjects. Most (118, 95.9%) students preferred classes using this technology, and 122 stated that using the app made them feel more engaged during classes (99.2%). In addition, 123 students agree that the app improved student-teacher interaction (100%). Most of them (119, 96.7%) considered the interactive method more attractive and 99 did not report any negative points toward the app (80.5%). <h3>Conclusions</h3> Using the Poll Everywhere app provided a more dynamic and attractive educational environment in Oral Pathology teaching.