A Team-Based E-Learning Method for Clinical Education in the COVID-19 Pandemic

 Following the emergence of the new coronavirus pandemic, e-learning seemed to be the first and best alternative to classroom-based medical education. The Learning Management System (LMS) is a key infrastructure requirement for the provision and progression of e-learning.

 This brief report is about a team-based e-learning method for clinical education in the COVID-19 pandemic.

 A novel e-learning protocol was implemented for the instruction of knowledge-based part of practical operative dentistry course to third- and fourth-year dental students in NAVID LMS, and their satisfaction levels were evaluated.

 More than 90% of the students mentioned that the method encouraged them to learn new topics and created a joyful learning experience for them. More than 80% reported that the method decreased their anxiety for learning practical topics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Implementation of such a team-based e-learning method can greatly help in the instruction of clinical topics.