| Increasing internet speeds at a time of orthodontic faculty shortages has made distance learning a viable supplement to orthodontic education. Previous investigation with orthodontic residents has shown viewing a recording of a small group seminar and having short follow-up discussion is almost as effective and acceptable as participating live and interactive from a distance, requiring less equipment, reducing necessary Internet speeds, and adding flexibility for residents and faculty. Internet based libraries of recordings may also offer private practitioners an alternative to traditional continuing education.;We investigated the effectiveness and acceptability of using interactive seminar recordings and follow-up discussion in orthodontic education with both residents and private practitioners. In a series of three papers, we conclude that this type of learning experience is well accepted by both residents and private practitioners. Also, recordings and follow-up discussion appears as effective as being live and interactive, both locally and from a distance. |
