The role of online learning in pharmacy education: A nationwide survey of student pharmacists

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 614-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie A. Hamilton ◽  
Katie J. Suda ◽  
R. Eric Heidel ◽  
Sharon L.K. McDonough ◽  
Molly E. Hunt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Pharmacy Education

scholarly journals Enhancing Qualities of Consciousness during Online Learning via Multisensory Interactions

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Valentina Cesari ◽  
Benedetta Galgani ◽  
Angelo Gemignani ◽  
Danilo Menicucci
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Sense Of Presence ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Multisensory Interactions ◽  
Feasible Alternative

Online-learning is a feasible alternative to in-person attendance during COVID-19 pandemic. In this period, information technologies have allowed sharing experiences, but have also highlighted some limitations compared to traditional learning. Learning is strongly supported by some qualities of consciousness such as flow (intended as the optimal state of absorption and engagement activity) and sense of presence (feeling of exerting control, interacting with and getting immersed into real/virtual environments), behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement, together with the need for social interaction. During online learning, feelings of disconnection, social isolation, distractions, boredom, and lack of control exert a detrimental effect on the ability to reach the state of flow, the feeling of presence, the feeling of social involvement. Since online environments could prevent the rising of these learning–supporting variables, this article aims at describing the role of flow, presence, engagement, and social interactions during online sessions and at characterizing multisensory stimulations as a driver to cope with these issues. We argue that the use of augmented, mixed, or virtual reality can support the above-mentioned domains, and thus counteract the detrimental effects of physical distance. Such support could be further increased by enhancing multisensory stimulation modalities within augmented and virtual environments.

Didactic education in paediatric cardiology during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national fellow survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Madhusudan Ganigara ◽  
Chetan Sharma ◽  
Fernando Molina Berganza ◽  
Krittika Joshi ◽  
Andrew D. Blaufox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Paediatric Cardiology ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound impact on medical educational curricula. We aimed to examine the impact of these unprecedented changes on the formal education of paediatric cardiology fellows through a nationwide survey. A REDCap™-based voluntary anonymous survey was sent to all current paediatric cardiology fellows in the United States of America in May, 2020. Of 143 respondents, 121 were categorical fellows, representing over one-fourth of all categorical paediatric cardiology fellows in the United States of America. Nearly all (140/143, 97.9%) respondents utilised online learning during the pandemic, with 134 (93.7%) reporting an increase in use compared to pre-pandemic. The percentage of respondents reporting curriculum supplementation with outside lectures increased from 11.9 to 88.8% during the pandemic. Respondents considered online learning to be “equally or more effective” than in-person lectures in convenience (133/142, 93.7%), improving fellow attendance (132/142, 93.0%), improving non-fellow attendance (126/143, 88.1%), and meeting individual learning needs (101/143, 70.6%). The pandemic positively affected the lecture curriculum of 83 respondents (58.0%), with 35 (24.5%) reporting no change and 25 (17.5%) reporting a negative effect. A positive effect was most noted by those whose programmes utilised supplemental outside lectures (62.2 versus 25.0%, p = 0.004) and those whose lecture frequency did not decrease (65.1 versus 5.9%, p < 0.001). Restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly increased utilisation of online learning platforms by medical training programmes. This survey reveals that an online lecture curriculum, despite inherent obstacles, offers advantages that may mitigate some negative consequences of the pandemic on fellowship education.

scholarly journals Role of Design Attributes to Determine the Intention to use Online Learning via Cognitive Beliefs

IEEE Access ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Aisha Younas ◽  
C.M. Nadeem Faisal ◽  
Muhammad Asif Habib ◽  
Rehan Ashraf ◽  
Mudassar Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Design Attributes ◽  
Cognitive Beliefs

The Role of Positive Psychological States in Online Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 626-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua J. Daspit ◽  
T. C. Mims ◽  
Staci M. Zavattaro
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Psychological States

Enhancing qualities of consciousness during online learning via multisensory interactions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Cesari ◽  
Benedetta Galgani ◽  
Angelo Gemignani ◽  
Danilo Menicucci
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Sense Of Presence ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Multisensory Interactions ◽  
Feasible Alternative ◽  
Time Information

Online-learning is a feasible alternative to the physical classroom during this current global COVID-19 pandemic. In this time, Information Technologies have allowed sharing experiences but has also highlighted some limitations compared to the traditional way of learning. Learning is strongly sustained by some qualities of consciousness such as flow (intended as the optimal state of absorption and engagement in activity) and sense of presence (feeling of exerting control, interacting with and getting immersed into real/virtual environments), together with the need for social interaction. During online learning, feelings of disconnection, social isolation, distractions, lack of control exert a detrimental effect on the ability to reach the state of flow, the feeling of presence, the feeling of social involvement. Since online environments could prevent the rising of these learning-supporting variables, this article aims at describing the role of flow, presence and social interactions during online sessions and characterizing multi sensory stimulations as a driver to cope with these issues. We argue that the use of augmented, mixed or virtual reality can support abovementioned domains of consciousness and thus counteract the detrimental effects of physical distance. Such support could be further increased by enhancing multisensory stimulation modalities within augmented and virtual environments.

Encouraging Learners Interactions in an Emergency Remote Environment

Relay Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 201-208
Author(s):  
Mizuka Tsukamoto
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Student Interaction ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Remote Environment ◽  
Made In

This paper provides reflections on my first semester of teaching emergency remote teaching (ERT), due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. After describing the context, I have described the choices I made in order to create and maintain an online learning environment, where student interaction is maximised, and enables the instructor to focus on the role of being a facilitator. Though it was not without a few challenges, overall, it could be considered a successful first attempt with possibly more teacher-student and student-student interaction achieved by the end of the semester.

PHYSIATRY DURING COVID-19: A SURVEY BASED ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Mrinal Joshi ◽  
Aayushi Choudhary
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Practice Patient ◽  
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Introduction: The declaration of COVID 19 pandemic by WHO on 11th March 2020, is the dening global health crisis of the past 100 years. The following Nationwide survey was conducted to ascertain the sea changes this pandemic has brought in the physiatrist practice, patient management and preparing oneself to the challenges of rehabilitation in the POST COVID world. The survey covers the role and importance of social media in medical education and consultation in a POST COVID world. It also sheds light on the nancial implications and personal lifestyle changes that physiatrists are witnessing. A Google form comprising of 74 questions, divided in 3 se Material &Methods: ctions, was used to gather the requisite data on :- A) PRECOVID practice, management and lifestyle; B) Life during COVID pandemic; and C) Anticipated changes in POST COVID era. The survey was circulated to 400 physiatrist via various interactive groups who have been practicing either independently or in govt setups and associated hospitals nationwide. They were requested to submit their responses in a period of 30 days. In PRECOVID era an average Result: physiatrist was nely balancing his profession, personal lifestyle, learning and recreation. The LOCKDOWN clamped their practice which lead to nancial drought but hardly made a dent in productivity by engaging in webinars, reading and researching. The POST COVID time demands implementation of newer safety protocols like changes in setup, regulating the patient trafc, limiting daily procedures, engaging in distance learning through virtual conferences, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and constructing proper protocols for pulmonary, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs for patients post recovery from COVID19, especially the patients weaning from ventilators. Conclusion: The effect of COVID19 demands major change in physiatrist professional practice like limiting consultation, following safety protocols, COVID testing, preparing consolidated program for POSTCOVID sequel. Social media is rightly poised to be a major tool for education, consultation, marketing and awareness. The role of teleconsultation needs to be reprised, recognised and regularised. Webinars and virtual conferences will nd more takers in future.

Motivation to learn, mobile learning and online learning climate: moderating role of learner interaction

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepika Swain ◽  
Lalatendu Kesari Jena ◽  
Sanket Sunand Dash ◽  
Rama Shankar Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Climate ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learner Interaction ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Times ◽  
Moderating Role

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically exhibit the moderating effect of learner interaction (LI) on motivation to learn (MTL), mobile learning (ML) and online learning climate (OLC), so as to bring in enhanced rigour to the virtual knowledge dissemination during the times of crisis. Design/methodology/approach A total of 784 valid responses were considered for the confirmatory factor analysis to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings The study found that MTL and ML contributed to improved OLC and high LI moderated the positive relationship between MTL, ML and OLC. LI also directly contributed to an improved OLC. Practical implications Measures need to be designed to crowbar motivation to ensure heightened interaction of learners, to gear up the ML reach soaring heights achieving a dynamic OLC. Acclimatization of the OLC will be the visionary solution to tackle learning disruption during today’s pandemic times and also many other challenges to come in near-far future. Originality/value The current study established the moderating role of LI in influencing OLC, and also motivating facilitator’s for designing upgraded content, and thereby fuelling the intention to learn.

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