Perception of blended learning in the teaching-learning process by post-graduate students of Dentistry

B-learning combines the presence of traditional education and the virtual distance learning. The present study aimed to evaluate the perception of posgraduate students on the implementation of the b-learning approach as a methodology for the teaching-learning process. Materials and methods: The approach was implemented in a posgraduate course of the Faculty of Dentistry of the National University of San Marcos where 30 students participated. The implementation covered classroom activities during the learning sessions and virtual activities through a virtual platform as a complement to face-to-face activities. The satisfaction questionnaire with b-learning methodology was used to evaluate teaching-learning activities, interaction, evaluation and general satisfaction. Results: 97% of students felt satisfied with the approach, 90% considered it as an aid to the planning of classroom activities. 94% consider that it saves the time of the face-to-face activities. An 88% agree that this approach favors the achievement of the objectives of a course. Conclusion: We conclude that the posgraduate students of the Faculty of Dentistry are mostly satisfied with the virtual-face-to-face approach as a methodological alternative to the teaching-learning process and evaluation; being the most valued by them the saving of time towards the activities and the assistance that represents for the achievement of the objectives of a course.