Computer literacy and attitudes towards e-learning among first year medical students

Link, T; März, Richard

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“…A study carried out by Link, who conducted a focused group discussion on faculty and students, reported that students had serious doubts about the usability and efficiency of e-learning. 10 We were able to find out certain driving and restraining forces which may influence learning, on the basis of FFA, which helps to look at all forces for and against a plan and weigh the significance of these factors individually. There have been very few instances of FFA being used as a research tool in medical education.…”

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“…On the contrary, a study conducted by Link et al, in Vienna, Austria reported that a sizeable number of students had internet access only via dial-up connections, using a modem. 10 In order to make best use of e-learning, one must possess adequate computer knowledge and skills. In addition, confidence to operate the computers smoothly is imperative to facilitate utilization of the e-learning resources to the maximum.…”

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Utility Of E-learning in Community Medicine: A Mixed Methods Assessment Among Indian Medical Students

Raghuveer¹,

Nirgude²

2016

IJMEDPH

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Introduction:We conducted this study to assess the utility of e-learning as a teaching and learning method in Community Medicine using quantitative and qualitative methods. Methods: We carried out a cross sectional study to fulfill the study objectives for a period of three months. The study participants were undergraduate students of a Private Medical College, who were exposed to e-learning conducted by the Department of Community Medicine. Thus, we invited a total of 437 students to take part in this study. A self-administered, pre-tested, pre-designed and validated questionnaire was used for quantitative assessment. Qualitative assessment was conducted by a Force Field Analysis (FFA) on a subset of the study population. Results: A total of 323 medical students participated in the study, of which 82.35% believed that they were confident overall in using a computer, 78.33% considered themselves as having good computer skills. Majority utilized e-learning (76.16%) while 81.74% reported that they are confident in use of e-learning. Demonstration videos if uploaded would be useful according to 76.78% of the study participants. Most of the study participants agreed that e-learning is useful (62.29%). Through FFA, we were able to identify certain key driving forces associated with e-learning use. Moreover, factors like lack of user friendliness and a slow network were identified as restraining forces. Conclusion: Majority were of the opinion that e-learning is an effective learning tool. However, successful execution of an e-learning programme can be ensured if the barriers are overcome and orientation programmes are conducted.

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Utility Of E-learning in Community Medicine: A Mixed Methods Assessment Among Indian Medical Students

Raghuveer¹,

Nirgude²

2016

IJMEDPH

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“…Fen Bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının BİT kullanım düzeyleri cinsiyet değişkeni açısından karşılaştırıldığında kadın ve erkek adaylar arasında anlamlı bir farklılık görülmezken, alanyazında bu bulguya karşılık BİT ile ilgili yapılan diğer çalışmaların bazılarında bu durumun ayırt edici bir değişken olduğu ve erkek öğrenciler lehine anlamlı bir farklılık oluştuğu ortaya çıkmıştır (Tor ve Erden, 2004;Aypay, 2010;Taylor, Goede ve Steyn, 2011;Tella ve Mutula, 2008;Link ve Marz, 2006;Usluel, 2007;Birgin, Çoker ve Çatlıoğlu, 2010). Özdemir (2010)'in, 496 üniversite personeli ile yaptığı çalışmada cinsiyetin bilgi teknolojileri becerisi üzerindeki etkisi anlamlı görülmemiştir.…”

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Fen Bi̇lgi̇si̇ Öğretmen Adaylarinin Bi̇lgi̇ Ve İleti̇şi̇m Teknoloji̇leri̇ni̇ Kullanmalari Ve Bu Teknoloji̇leri̇ Öğrenme - Öğretme Süreci̇ne Entegrasyonlari Hakkindaki̇ Görüşleri̇

Murat¹,

Erten²

2018

Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi

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ÖZBu çalışmanın amacı, fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerini (BİT) kullanım düzeyleri ve bu teknolojileri öğrenme öğretme sürecine entegrasyonları hakkındaki görüşlerini incelemektir. Bu amaçla birlikte, fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının BİT kullanım düzeylerinin bazı demografik değişkenler açısından farklılık gösterip göstermediği ve bunun yanında BİT'in öğrenme-öğretme sürecine entegrasyonu hakkındaki görüşleri de araştırılmıştır. Araştırmanın katılımcılarını Fırat Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Fen Bilgisi Öğretmenliği 3. ve 4. sınıflarında öğrenimlerine devam eden 144 öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma verileri "Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojileri Kullanım Düzeyi Anketi" ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler, betimsel istatistikler ve bağımsız gruplar t Testi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Görüşmeler ses kayıt cihazı ile kayıt altına alınmıştır. Görüşmelerin analizinde içerik ve betimsel analiz yöntemleri kullanılmıştır.Araştırmada elde edilen verilerin analizi sonucunda, fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının BİT kullanım düzeyleri açısından kendilerini orta düzeyde yeterli gördükleri belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca fen bilgisi öğretmen adayları BİT'in öğrenme-öğretme sürecine entegrasyonunun çok faydalı olduğunu, kendilerine zaman kazandırdığını, işlerini kolaylaştırdığını ve öğrencilerin derse olan ilgisini artıracağını belirtmişlerdir.Anahtar Kelimeler: Fen Bilgisi öğretmen adayları, bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri, BİT entegrasyonu ABSTRACTThe aim of this study is to examine the level of science teacher candidates' use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and their opinions on the integration of these technologies into the teaching-learning process. For this purpose, it was researched whether the ICT use levels of science teacher candidates differ significantly in terms of some demographic variables, as well as their opinions on the integration of ICT into the learning-teaching process. The participants of the research constitute 144 teacher candidates studying in the 3rd and 4th grades of Science Teacher Training Department of Fırat University Faculty of Education. The research data were collected using the "ICT Usage Survey" and the semistructured interview method. The obtained data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and independent groups t Test. The interviews were recorded with a voice recorder. Content and descriptive analysis methods were used in the analysis of the interviews.The study results reveal that the science teacher cantidates considered themselves intermediate grade in terms of ICT usage levels. In addition, science teacher candidates have indicated that the integration of ICT into the learning-teaching process is so beneficial and it saves them time, facilitates their work, and increases the interest of students in the classroom.

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“…The current study highlighted the lack of the technological readiness which could lead to student frustration. Link and Marz (2006) conclude that students need to have adequate technological computer knowledge in order to avoid the frustrations experienced when trying to access an online classroom.…”

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“…If the participants lack skills, it should be determined whether they are given sufficient time to react positively, or if the programme should be adjusted. A study conducted in Vienna investigated the problems that may be encountered during the activation of a university-wide Learning Management System, owing to students' limited computer literacy or negative attitudes to e-Learning (Link & Marz, 2006). The authors concluded that in order to avoid students becoming frustrated with e-Learning, they must have a suitable level of computer knowledge.…”

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e-Learning readiness amongst nursing students at the Durban University of Technology

Coopasami¹,

Knight²,

Pete³

2017

Health SA Gesondheid

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a b s t r a c t e-Learning and other innovative open learning multimedia modalities of delivering education are being introduced to enhance learning opportunities and facilitate student access to and success in education. This article reports on a study that assessed students' readiness to make the shift from traditional learning to the technological culture of e-Learning at a university in Durban. A quasi-experimental study design was employed to assess such readiness in first year nursing students before and after an appropriate educational intervention. A modified Chapnick Readiness Score was used to measure their psychological, equipment and technological readiness for the change in learning method. It was found that, while students' psychological readiness for e-Learning was high, they lacked technological and equipment readiness. Although e-Learning could be used in nursing education, technological and equipment readiness require attention before it can be implemented effectively in this institution. Fortunately, these technical aspects are easier to resolve than improving psychological readiness. IntroductionAn h e a l t h s a g e s o n d h e i d 2 2 ( 2 0 1 7 ) 3 0 0 e3 0 6http://dx

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Computer literacy and attitudes towards e-learning among first year medical students

Cited by 142 publications

References 11 publications

Utility Of E-learning in Community Medicine: A Mixed Methods Assessment Among Indian Medical Students

Utility Of E-learning in Community Medicine: A Mixed Methods Assessment Among Indian Medical Students

Fen Bi̇lgi̇si̇ Öğretmen Adaylarinin Bi̇lgi̇ Ve İleti̇şi̇m Teknoloji̇leri̇ni̇ Kullanmalari Ve Bu Teknoloji̇leri̇ Öğrenme - Öğretme Süreci̇ne Entegrasyonlari Hakkindaki̇ Görüşleri̇

e-Learning readiness amongst nursing students at the Durban University of Technology

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