Educational intervention study for awareness about various e-learning platforms to medical students of Indore city
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
It is usually supposed that new technologies make modifications in instruction. Many proponents of e-learning consider that everyone should be prepared with basic knowledge of technology as well as utilize it as a mean for getting educational aims. Objectives: The objective of this study is to assess knowledge and attitude of students toward various e-platforms and educate them for the same. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational college-based study was carried out in MGM Medical College, Indore. With stratified random sampling technique, a total of 300 UG MBBS students were taken as study participants. Written informed consent was taken, and pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection before and after knowledge awareness intervention. The data collected were analyzed through percentages and frequencies, and the data were presented in table formats obtained using Excel and some using Statistical Package for Social Science-22. Study duration was September 1, 2016– March 1, 2017. Relevant statistical test was applied and P value was considered statistically significant when it is <0.05. Results: Only 53% of students were having knowledge about e-learning, but after intervention, it increased to 100%. (P < 0.005), and 25% of students were having correct understanding about e-learning, but after intervention, it increased to 41% (P < 0.005). 53% of students who were using e-platforms before intervention which increased to 89% after intervention (P < 0.005). Conclusion: With educational intervention, the numbers tremendously increase in favor of e-Learning. With study findings, we conclude that most of the students liked and want to use e-learning platforms for their education and academics.
Authors and Affiliations
Shailesh Rai, Suraj Sirohi, Khatri A K, Sanjay Dixit, Anubhuti Kujur
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