The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland – a survey-based study
Abstract Background In March 2020 lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced Polish Medical Universities to implement e-learning. The aim of the study was to evaluate the perception of e-learning by students of Medical Universities in Poland. Material and methods Survey was performed nationwide vi...
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| author | Nicola Dyrek Agnieszka Wikarek Małgorzata Niemiec Aleksander J. Owczarek Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz Piotr Kocełak |
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| description | Abstract Background In March 2020 lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced Polish Medical Universities to implement e-learning. The aim of the study was to evaluate the perception of e-learning by students of Medical Universities in Poland. Material and methods Survey was performed nationwide via the Internet from 30th November 2020 to 10th February 2021. Six hundred fifteen (615) medical students completed the survey. The study questionnaire included questions concerning sociodemographic data, perception of lecturers’ effectiveness, assessment of stationary and online classes, changes in learning habits and restrictions on education, and advantages and disadvantages of e-learning. Results The respondents reported that 96.1% of lectures, 85.5% of seminars, and 40.0% of clinical classes were implemented by e-learning. The lectures conducted by e-learning were assessed as good and very good by 78.4% and seminars by 51.2% of respondents. While the clinical classes conducted by e-learning were assessed as bad and very bad by 62.9% of respondents. The most frequently indicated limitations of e-learning were the quality of the content and available materials (26.9%), restrictions in direct contact with the lecturer (19.6%), Internet connection (16.8%), and home conditions (13.8%). Only 4% of the students had to buy or retrofit computer equipment. Any other limitations were indicated by 9.7% of the respondents. Conclusions Students were highly accepting of lectures and seminars conducted in the form of e-learning, but not laboratory and clinical classes. The main problems in e-learning are the quality of the classes conducted and the Internet connection. The students expect e-learning classes to be conducted in real-time, with direct, face-to-face contact with the lecturer. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d1a6c915e685411fb09078865a8b6ed12022-12-22T02:43:42ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202022-07-012211910.1186/s12909-022-03600-7The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland – a survey-based studyNicola Dyrek0Agnieszka Wikarek1Małgorzata Niemiec2Aleksander J. Owczarek3Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz4Piotr Kocełak5Students’ Scientific Society at the Pathophysiology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, the Medical University of SilesiaStudents’ Scientific Society at the Pathophysiology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, the Medical University of SilesiaStudents’ Scientific Society at the Pathophysiology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, the Medical University of SilesiaHealth Promotion and Obesity Management Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, the Medical University of SilesiaHealth Promotion and Obesity Management Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, the Medical University of SilesiaPathophysiology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, the Medical University of SilesiaAbstract Background In March 2020 lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced Polish Medical Universities to implement e-learning. The aim of the study was to evaluate the perception of e-learning by students of Medical Universities in Poland. Material and methods Survey was performed nationwide via the Internet from 30th November 2020 to 10th February 2021. Six hundred fifteen (615) medical students completed the survey. The study questionnaire included questions concerning sociodemographic data, perception of lecturers’ effectiveness, assessment of stationary and online classes, changes in learning habits and restrictions on education, and advantages and disadvantages of e-learning. Results The respondents reported that 96.1% of lectures, 85.5% of seminars, and 40.0% of clinical classes were implemented by e-learning. The lectures conducted by e-learning were assessed as good and very good by 78.4% and seminars by 51.2% of respondents. While the clinical classes conducted by e-learning were assessed as bad and very bad by 62.9% of respondents. The most frequently indicated limitations of e-learning were the quality of the content and available materials (26.9%), restrictions in direct contact with the lecturer (19.6%), Internet connection (16.8%), and home conditions (13.8%). Only 4% of the students had to buy or retrofit computer equipment. Any other limitations were indicated by 9.7% of the respondents. Conclusions Students were highly accepting of lectures and seminars conducted in the form of e-learning, but not laboratory and clinical classes. The main problems in e-learning are the quality of the classes conducted and the Internet connection. The students expect e-learning classes to be conducted in real-time, with direct, face-to-face contact with the lecturer.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03600-7E-learningSARS-CoV-2The pandemic |
| spellingShingle | Nicola Dyrek Agnieszka Wikarek Małgorzata Niemiec Aleksander J. Owczarek Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz Piotr Kocełak The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland – a survey-based study BMC Medical Education E-learning SARS-CoV-2 The pandemic |
| title | The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland – a survey-based study |
| title_full | The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland – a survey-based study |
| title_fullStr | The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland – a survey-based study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland – a survey-based study |
| title_short | The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland – a survey-based study |
| title_sort | perception of e learning during the sars cov 2 pandemic by students of medical universities in poland a survey based study |
| topic | E-learning SARS-CoV-2 The pandemic |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03600-7 |
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