scholarly journals Optimising cognitive load and usability to improve the impact of e-learning in medical education

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
M R Davids ◽  
M L Halperin ◽  
U M E Chikte
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Cognitive Load ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Lessons Learned Transitioning from Traditional Premedical and Medical Education to E-learning Platforms during the COVID-19 Pandemic within the United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 238212052110258
Author(s):  
Siobhán M. O’Sullivan ◽  
Ali A. Khraibi ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
Peter R. Corridon
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
The Impact

Educational systems across the globe were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and faculty, staff, and students had to rapidly transition to e-learning platforms. These groups had little preparation to cope with the challenges of this newly adopted system. However, as we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 era, efforts are being made to assess the impact of this transition and develop a framework of best practices to help educators prepare for possible future disruptions. This commentary aims to discuss some of the challenges associated with the rapid transition to the new academic environment, including the modes of instruction employed, technical obstacles encountered, student responses to change and efforts made to evaluate didactic and practical aspects of the curriculum in the contexts of premedical and medical education, at the newly established College of Medicine at Khalifa University of Science and Technology in the United Arab Emirates.

scholarly journals Combatting with Challenges in Medical Education During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study Identifying the Effectiveness of Using E-Learning in Pediatric Clinical Clerkship of A University Hospital, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahanoor Raza ◽  
Sidra Kaleem ◽  
Sonia Qureshi ◽  
Nadeem Aslam ◽  
Akber Madhwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Live Streaming ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The emergence of COVID-19 raises the opportunity to reimagine medical education. One way of attempting this is online classes, also known as e-learning, through recordings and or live streaming. The purpose of this research is to ascertain the effectiveness of using the e-learning instructional methodology for a Pediatric module with the fourth year MBBS students at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Methods It was a sequential (Quantitative-Qualitative) mixed-method study. The quantitative component of the study consisted of pre and post-tests, as well as feedback on each session. The qualitative component was composed of focused-group discussions to explore students' experiences. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0. Mean ±SD was reported for quantitative variables, and frequency and percentages were calculated for nominal variables. The pre and post-test scores were compared using a paired t-test. Pre and post mean test scores were analyzed in comparison to the level of student groups (Experts, Semi-experts, and Novice) by one-way ANOVA. For qualitative content analysis, categories were clumped together to yield sub-themes that were further merged into themes.Results All students (n= 102) participated and enrolled in this study. Fifty-nine participants (68.8%) were female. Participants were stratified into three groups, Novice 41(40.2%), Semi-expert 21 (19.6%), and Expert 40 (39.2%). The majority of the students appreciated the session structure and facilitation. There was a significant effect (p<0.005) on knowledge enhancement during each session, depicted by the improvement in post-test scores. It was also supported by the positive association (r=0.242 to 0.595) between the gain in knowledge and each session held. The ANOVA yielded no statistical significance between the knowledge gained among the three group levels, denoting that our online module had been proven successful in achieving the same learning goals as an in-person rotation.Conclusion E-learning is an effective way of continuing the process of delivering medical education, especially in unprecedented times. Technological enhancements will help carry the impact forward as a blended-learning pedagogical approach in undergraduate medical education.

Assessing the impact of e-learning in medical education

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
SaurabhRamBihariLal Shrivastava ◽  
PrateekSaurabh Shrivastava
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A Survey on the Impact of COVID 19 on Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education in Qatar

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Thomas ◽  
S Suleiman ◽  
M Allen ◽  
M Hameed ◽  
A Ghaffar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Postgraduate Medical Education ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Medical Education And Training ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BackgroundCOVID-19 pandemic has affected all dimensions of day to day life across the world and medical education was no exception. In Qatar, two institutions provide undergraduate medical education; Qatar University - College of medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar and post graduate medical education is provided by tertiary care public hospitals under Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) through Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education -International (ACGME-I) accredited residency and fellowship programs. With this study we aimed to understand the impact of nationwide restrictions on medical education in Qatar.MethodsWe conducted a cross sectional study utilising an online questionnaire between April and October 2020. Two questionnaires for the faculty and trainees each were designed to address the objectives. The questionnaires addressed barriers to delivery of medical education and perceptions on the models of education used.ResultsMajority of trainees (58.5%) responded that the pandemic has adversely affected medical education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Trainees (58.5%) and faculty (35.7%) reported an increased reliance on e-learning. Trainees preferred face to face education (33.5%) while the faculty (37.1%) preferred a combination of different models of education delivery. Although 52.5% of the faculty had no previous experience of delivering education using e-learning modalities, but 58.9% felt confident in using e-learning software.ConclusionsFaculty and trainees agree that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the provision of medical education and training in Qatar, with an increased dependence on e-learning. As trainee’s prefer face-to-face models of education, we may have to consider restructuring of medical curricula in order to ensure that optimum learning is achieved via e-learning, while at the same time enhancing our use, knowledge and understanding of the e -learning methods as they may be an essential way of delivering education in the future.

scholarly journals The Impact of E-Learning in Medical Education

2006 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge G. Ruiz ◽  
Michael J. Mintzer ◽  
Rosanne M. Leipzig
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Impact of online learning; experiences and attitudes of faculty and students from two medical colleges

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Safina Ahmed ◽  
Mahwish Niaz ◽  
Zara Seemab ◽  
Rifat Nadeem
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Online Curriculum ◽  
Model Combining ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Medical Colleges

Introduction: In this changing paradigm of flipped classrooms, online learning is becoming center of focus. The spread of CoVID-19 pandemic has prompted medical institutions to quickly adopt online curriculum delivery to avoid any breaks. This transition seems to adequately serve the needs of medical education. As this new technology is rapidly being implemented, the students’ and teachers’ perspectives need to be evaluated to assess the outcome of these changes and to design effective strategies. Objectives: To assess the impact of online learning by recording experiences and attitudes of faculty members and students from two medical institutions. Materials & Methods: The study was conducted at SCM and FUMC, Islamabad. 275 3rd year MBBS students from both medical colleges along with 40 faculty members were enrolled after taking consent. Their perspectives were taken by a questionnaire. They were asked about familiarity of e-learning, its advantages, disadvantages, credibility of online assessments and whether e-learning should be part of future medical education. The data was analyzed using SPSS23. Results: 34 faculty members and 214 students from both institutes completed the questionnaire. Majority of the faculty members and students believed that e-learning can only serve as complementary role to traditional teaching. Conclusion: E-learning provided us the needed mode to continue delivering the course in the need of the hour. Both faculty and students deemed that online learning is not as proficient as face-to-face teaching however, hybrid model combining both modalities can achieve better results.

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