E-Learning in Medical Education- A Cross-Sectional Study in a Medical College
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Medical education is acquiring knowledge and skills for ensuring the quality of health protection .Qualitative and quantitative studies of collaborative learning in medicine have shown higher levels of learner satisfaction, self awareness, improvement in knowledge and understanding of concepts. E-learning when combined effectively with quality professional teaching may achieve the goal of complete education. Methodology: A Prospective, cross-sectional, structured questionnaire based study was conducted among 300 medical students in a medical college. Result: A questionnaire study was conducted among the students of medical sciences.76% students had access to internet.70% use internet for e-learning. 68% find e-learning helpful.56% watch educational videos, 42% refer to online books, 74 % are Wikipedia users. 62 % find online teaching session interesting.68% find e-leaning better then didactic teaching.66% preferred e-learning in combination with classroom lectures where as 20 % preferred classroom lectures and 14 % preferred e-learning alone.78% want e-learning to be applied in education. Conclusion: E-learning and technology are creating the groundwork for a revolution in education. Elearning therefore should be incorporated and explored further in the medical education system of India.
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Dr Shaima Zafer Khan
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