The aim of the present study was to analyze the relationship between the student’s profile and academic achievement, using data of the Family Health Specialization course at the UNA-SUS/UFCSPA (FHS). A total of 4,438 students enrolled in the course until 2018, and all that completed the activities (n = 4219) were considered in the analysis. The characterization of academic performance, the student’ status at t...
This study aimed to develop and assess a virtual learning object (VLO) on the subject of “luting agents”, focusing especially on zinc phosphate cement (ZPC). The methodology and the necessary tools to develop the VLO are described. Dental students (n=29) used this object for 15 days and completed a questionnaire in which they assessed it by using a 4-point scale. Developing the object allowed a virtual simulati...
A Educação a Distância (EAD) vem recebendo atenção dos pesquisadores de várias áreas, na busca de modelos e ferramentas que possam aumentar a eficiência desta modalidade de educação. Mas, ferramentas tecnologicamente avançadas não são suficientes para isso. A atuação do docente é fundamental para o sucesso de um curso a distância. O problema é que falta preparo a muitos professores que atuam em EAD, para planej...