Strengthening E-learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations: a mixed-method study in the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract Background Medical universities are responsible for educating and training healthcare workers. One of the fields significantly impacted by the pandemic is medical education. The aim of this study is to identify strategies for enhancing e-learning for active learning and finding solutions fo...
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| author | Mohammad-Ali Jahani Aram Ghanavatizadeh Sahar Delavari Mahdi Abbasi Hossein-Ali Nikbakht Zeynab Farhadi Alameh Darzi Ghahraman Mahmoudi |
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| description | Abstract Background Medical universities are responsible for educating and training healthcare workers. One of the fields significantly impacted by the pandemic is medical education. The aim of this study is to identify strategies for enhancing e-learning for active learning and finding solutions for improving its quality. Methods This mixed-method (quantitative-qualitative) research was conducted in 2023 at three selected universities in Mazandaran Province. In the quantitative phase, 507 students participated via stratified random sampling using a standard questionnaire. In the qualitative phase, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 16 experts until data saturation was achieved. SPSS 21 and MAXQDA 10 software were used for data analysis. Results In the multivariate regression analysis, an increase of one point in the dimensions of student-teacher interaction, active time, immediate feedback, and active learning corresponded to an average increase in learning scores of 0.11, 0.17, 0.16, and 1.42 respectively (p≤0.001). After the final analysis in the qualitative phase, four main domains (infrastructure, resources, quantity of education, and quality of education) and 16 sub-domains with 84 items were identified. Conclusions The greatest challenge in e-learning is the interaction and cooperation between students and teachers. The implementation of the identified strategies in this research could provide useful evidence for policymakers and educational administrators to implement interventions aimed at addressing deficiencies and enhancing e-learning. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-04974845f29d46cab68ecf7db9e1bf752023-11-26T13:41:15ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202023-10-0123111410.1186/s12909-023-04725-zStrengthening E-learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations: a mixed-method study in the COVID-19 pandemicMohammad-Ali Jahani0Aram Ghanavatizadeh1Sahar Delavari2Mahdi Abbasi3Hossein-Ali Nikbakht4Zeynab Farhadi5Alameh Darzi6Ghahraman Mahmoudi7Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesHospital Administration Research Center, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityInstitute for the Developing Mind, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern CaliforniaDepartment of Health Economics and Management, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical SciencesSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesBabol Education DepartmentHospital Administration Research Center, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityAbstract Background Medical universities are responsible for educating and training healthcare workers. One of the fields significantly impacted by the pandemic is medical education. The aim of this study is to identify strategies for enhancing e-learning for active learning and finding solutions for improving its quality. Methods This mixed-method (quantitative-qualitative) research was conducted in 2023 at three selected universities in Mazandaran Province. In the quantitative phase, 507 students participated via stratified random sampling using a standard questionnaire. In the qualitative phase, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 16 experts until data saturation was achieved. SPSS 21 and MAXQDA 10 software were used for data analysis. Results In the multivariate regression analysis, an increase of one point in the dimensions of student-teacher interaction, active time, immediate feedback, and active learning corresponded to an average increase in learning scores of 0.11, 0.17, 0.16, and 1.42 respectively (p≤0.001). After the final analysis in the qualitative phase, four main domains (infrastructure, resources, quantity of education, and quality of education) and 16 sub-domains with 84 items were identified. Conclusions The greatest challenge in e-learning is the interaction and cooperation between students and teachers. The implementation of the identified strategies in this research could provide useful evidence for policymakers and educational administrators to implement interventions aimed at addressing deficiencies and enhancing e-learning.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04725-zE-learningActive learningFeedbackCOVID-19 pandemic |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad-Ali Jahani Aram Ghanavatizadeh Sahar Delavari Mahdi Abbasi Hossein-Ali Nikbakht Zeynab Farhadi Alameh Darzi Ghahraman Mahmoudi Strengthening E-learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations: a mixed-method study in the COVID-19 pandemic BMC Medical Education E-learning Active learning Feedback COVID-19 pandemic |
| title | Strengthening E-learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations: a mixed-method study in the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_full | Strengthening E-learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations: a mixed-method study in the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_fullStr | Strengthening E-learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations: a mixed-method study in the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strengthening E-learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations: a mixed-method study in the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_short | Strengthening E-learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations: a mixed-method study in the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_sort | strengthening e learning strategies for active learning in crisis situations a mixed method study in the covid 19 pandemic |
| topic | E-learning Active learning Feedback COVID-19 pandemic |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04725-z |
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