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DOMINGUES, Gabrielle Gonsalli et al. Modes of teaching and learning: online education in undergraduate course in Dentistry. Rev. ABENO [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.1, pp. 61-72. ISSN 1679-5954.

This study aimed to describe and qualify the access to computers, internet network and the virtual learning environment (VLE) and its tools, by undergraduate students of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of São Paulo. Cross-sectional study based on questionnaires applied in a universe of 715 students, who were present in the eleven classrooms of daytime and nightime courses. Frequency distribution analysis were made and association test in the EPI-Info v.6.0 program, measured by odds ratio (OR). All respondents (n = 400) have a computer at home, 98% with internet access. 84.5% use the computers provided by the institution. The majority (89.7%) of students spent more than two hours per week in virtual activities. It was observed that the nightime course students were twice as likely to use a computer than daytime course students. 96.5% of the students identified at least one discipline that uses the VLE (Moodle platform). When accessing the AVA, the students claimed to have easier access to the home page and available texts. Forums and chat rooms were cited as less easy to use. There was no association between the time of use of computer and the evaluation of tools utilization. Computing infrastructure that accompanies technological advances and the use of a VLE with accessible tools can enhance the incorporation of online education.

Palavras-chave : Distance Education; Higher Education; Dentistry; Health.