The Benefits of Online Learning

Education is never a “one size fits all” situation. A popular concept for categorizing learning styles is the VARK model, developed by Neil Fleming in 1987. VARK is an acronym for Visual, Aural, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic. The model proposes that each person has a predominant method of learning that is most natural to them. At ABELDent, we understand that different people learn at a different pace and in a variety of ways. This is why we provide different training methods to help each member of your team learn in a way that suits their individual learning style. Our goal is to provide options so that everyone on our team can get the most out of your practice’s dental software.

One of the main learning options is online training/education. Online training offers maximum convenience and flexibility for your team to enhance their skills and knowledge of your dental software. Through online modules, your team members can easily learn about the best practices for using your dental software, along with tips or shortcuts for more efficient daily workflows. Online training is accessible at any time, from anywhere, if you have your device and a secure Internet connection. 

Not only does online learning provide an option for people who may need more than group training sessions, but it also allows people to brush up on their knowledge whenever they want. If repetition is a major part of a team member’s learning style, they have the option to repeat modules as needed. 

With ABELDent Learning Management System (LMS), ABELDent users can follow along with short walkthroughs of ABELDent features. ABELDent Mastery LMS is a simple and easy-to-use education option for your whole team. Read on to see the five main benefits of using ABELDent LMS in your practice. 

The Benefits of Using ABELDent LMS 

1. ABELDent LMS is Accessible

• ABELDent Master LMS can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Learners can spend as much or as little time as they need on lessons. Learners can also re-do lessons as needed.  
• ABELDent LMS accommodates busy schedules. The learning materials are available online whenever learners are available. This is a flexible option for team members who may have limited time to spare during normal practice working hours. 

2. Has Role-Based Learning

• ABELDent LMS is organized into roles, meaning that your administrative team’s learning focus will primarily be on the administrative parts of ABELDent, whereas your clinical team members will focus on the clinical capabilities of the software. Role-based learning minimizes wasted time by ensuring that learners focus on the parts of the program that pertain to their job functions while also reducing redundancy. If you want team members to be well-versed in the entire software, you have the option to assign courses accordingly. 
• Practice owners and managers can check in on individual progress by monitoring how far individual team members have progressed in assigned content and courses. This helps your management team organize training initiatives and encourage learning. 

3. Your Team Learns by Level

• Within each role in ABELDent LMS, the material is offered in three levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. 
• Your team members do not have to worry about being overwhelmed with a lot of details early on – once learners establish foundational knowledge, the later levels allow learners to build upon their initial knowledge and skills. 

4. It’s a Good Option For Individual Learners

• Team members who do not thrive in a group learning setting or in a one-on-one presentation-type setting will benefit from ABELDent LMS. ABELDent LMS is also a good option for people who learn best by practicing rather than listening, as most courses are a mixture of videos and demonstrations, where learners follow along and are instructed to click areas of the program in the educational software. 

5. Your Team Stays Up-to-date on New Features

• ABELDent Cloud and Local+ are often updated with new features and workflows. As ABELDent is updated, new content is added, so your team stays up to date on the latest features and best practices for using ABELDent. 
• This is the best way to quickly learn the tips and tricks for using ABELDent more efficiently and simply. 

ABELDent LMS is included with the ABELDent Local+ and Cloud versions. If your practice is not utilizing ABELDent LMS, we encourage you to get started – even experience users may find information about using ABELDent more efficiently faster that your team does not know about. If you have any questions about using ABELDent LMS, please contact our team at your convenience. Our team is available 24/7 to help you get the most out of your dental software.