E-learning in COVID 19 period: first year students’ perspective: a web-based Google form descriptive study

Authors

  • Rose Davy C. Department of Physiology, Government T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India
  • Koushiki Mani Medical Review, Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20210232

Keywords:

COVID-19, E-Learning, Web-based survey

Abstract

Background: The current COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the paradigm of medical education. Face-to-face mode of teaching was the basis of traditional medical education. In this crisis situation, e-learning has become the only method of education for continuous learning. In this study, we attempt to find out the students’ perspective of various aspects of e-learning.

Methods: For the purpose of the study, a questionnaire was prepared to understand student’s attitude towards e-learning, their likes and dislikes about e-learning and also suggestions from their end to improve the existing modes of e-learning. The set of questionnaire (Google forms) along with informed consent was shared via whatsapp group at the end of physiology theory teaching session.

Results: 175 first year MBBS students gave their consent and participated in this study. The most preferred method of e-learning was power-point with recorded narration and the least preferred method was live classes. Poor connectivity issue is the major challenge faced by the students in our study.

Conclusions: In this COVID-19 era, the future of medical education has changed forever. E-learning is the new normal method of teaching. In order to be effective, students require support from Government, faculties and parents.

 

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Published

2021-01-27

How to Cite

C., R. D., & Mani, K. (2021). E-learning in COVID 19 period: first year students’ perspective: a web-based Google form descriptive study. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 8(2), 743–749. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20210232

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