Pharmacy students’ perceptions towards online learning in a Saudi Pharmacy School

Almaghaslah, Dalia; Ghazwani, Mohammed; Alsayari, Abdurahman; Khaled, Arwa

doi:10.1016/j.jsps.2018.03.001

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“…About two third of the students agreed that face to face contact with teacher is necessary to learn (67.6%) and learning environment is better in college than at home (63.9%). These data suggest that nursing students prefer [18]. Similarly, a study also showed that majority (85%) of the student's preferred face to face teaching over e-teaching [15].…”

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Perception towards Online Classes during COVID-19 among Nursing Students of a Medical College of Kaski District, Nepal

Koirala¹,

Silwal²,

Gurung³

et al. 2020

J Biomed Res Environ Sci

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Introduction: Online learning is a virtual learning system that integrates internet connection with teaching and learning process. This system has become a solution for the continuity of teaching and learning process in Nepal during Covid-19 pandemic. Thus the main objective of this study was to assess the perception of nursing students towards online classes during Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 133 nursing students studying at Gandaki Medical College of Nepal. Data were collected through online survey using a semi-structured questionnaire from 15 to 21, September, 2020 and were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 16 employing descriptive and inferential statistical method. Results: The result showed that mobile was the most commonly (51.9%) used gadget for attending online class. One third of the students (35.3%) had no access to static internet and 4.5% of them did not have internet at their home. Majority of the students (91.7%) felt that online classes should be continued during this pandemic. Nearly two third of the respondents (63.2%) were satisfied from the online classes. Overall, 54.1% had negative perception towards online classes. There is statistically significant association of perception with residence (p = 0.033), type of nursing programme (p = 0.027), family income (p = 0.022), education level of father (p = 0.029) and mother (p = 0.004). Conclusion: Online learning method is a solution taken by higher education in Nepal during the Covid-19 outbreak. Based on the survey result, almost half of the respondents had negative perception towards online learning. However, majority felt that online classes should be continued during this pandemic. Therefore, it is recommended to foster face to face interaction between students and teachers and to promote learning environment at home for online learning.

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Perception towards Online Classes during COVID-19 among Nursing Students of a Medical College of Kaski District, Nepal

Koirala¹,

Silwal²,

Gurung³

et al. 2020

J Biomed Res Environ Sci

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“…These findings have previously been reported by Almaghaslah et al as students not fully understanding the concept of online education and preferring instructor-delivered face-to-face education. 7 Other aspects of online education that were not up to standard in the instructors' eyes included providing feedback and the delivery of practical and laboratory-based sessions.…”

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“…King Khalid University (KKU) has adopted an online learning method along with traditional instructor-delivered dedicated lectures. 7 Both fully online learning and blended learning have been implemented. Online education at KKU is managed through the Blackboard learning-management system.…”

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“…Online education at KKU is managed through the Blackboard learning-management system. 7 The college has an annual student enrollment of 140 students, and provides undergraduate Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. 8 Higher education responded to the coronavirus outbreak in a similar manner to general education in terms of shifting to virtual education.…”

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<p>The Effects of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak on Academic Staff Members: A Case Study of a Pharmacy School in Saudi Arabia</p>

Almaghaslah¹,

Alsayari²

2020

RMHP

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Background: The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has required governments to implement preventive policies to control the spread of the virus. Temporarily closing schools and other educational institutions has been adopted in many countries, including Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess academic staff satisfaction with suspending face-to-face teaching and turning to web-based education. Additionally, this study assessed how the suspension of face-to-face classes has affected the administrative work, research, and community at the College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional, self-administered, anonymous online questionnaire. A total of 59 academic staff were included. Results: More than half the participants (55.9%) agreed or strongly agreed that the sudden shift to online education was done smoothly, more than half (57.6%) agreed or strongly agreed that virtual lectures were more flexible than face-to-face lectures, and a majority (79.7%) agreed or strongly agreed that the technology used for online education was reliable. A minority of participants agreed or strongly agreed that research (20.4%), community service (11.4%), and participation in scientific meetings (15.2%) had not been affected by the suspension. Conclusion: Suspending classes without stopping education has been implemented effectively, and administrative work has continued to run smoothly. However, research, community service, and attending scientific meetings have been negatively impacted by the suspension.

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“…This is because the applicants have a different background in ability and experience in using online technology, where some people could understand faster while some people could not, and this influences the acceptance and usage of MYeHalal system. When looking to similar studies that study humans interactions, acceptance, perceptions, and performance with online technology, there are many relatable studies, especially in online learning (Daʇhan and Akkoyunlu, 2016;Almaghaslah et al, 2018). As the online system is a technology used by many, studies pertaining its interaction with human being"s different abilities, needs, preferences, and outcomes are important to measure the efficiency of technology in meeting users" expectations.…”

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Impediment Factors to Successful Usage of Online Halal Certification

Arif

Bakar

Sidek

2019

HSSR

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Purpose of the study: The purpose of this paper is to identify the impediment factors that hinder the successful usage of online halal certification. Methodology: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 representatives from 14 halal food companies in Melaka, Malaysia. The respondents had used the system either to apply for new halal certificates or to renew the existing ones. The identification of the impediment factor was a part of the fulfillment of the translation process by Actor-Network Theory (ANT) during the process of problematization, interessement, enrollment, and mobilization. Identifying the impediment factors was conducted during the first translation stage of problematization. Main Findings: The findings indicate that there are three impediment factors that hinder the successful usage of MYeHalal system. The factors were categorized into three categories, namely, applicants' problem, technical problem, and operational problem. The applicants' problems were caused by the applicants themselves, while the technical problems were caused by the non-performing dysfunctions of the technology, and lastly, the operational problems were caused by the inefficiency of the certifier in fulfilling the tasks and providing the services to applicants. Applications of this study: The identification of these impediment factors will help halal applicants to be aware of the important elements before submitting their application via MYeHalal system. Further, this study will help to enlighten the ways to improve the performance of the system and make it convenient to be used and managed by both halal applicants and JAKIM as the certifier body. Originality: This paper is the first to discuss the inefficiency issues in the usage of online halal certification, since it was first introduced in Malaysia.

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Pharmacy students’ perceptions towards online learning in a Saudi Pharmacy School

Abstract: Pharmacy students expressed some interest in online learning methods within the pharmacy curriculum.

Cited by 37 publications

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Perception towards Online Classes during COVID-19 among Nursing Students of a Medical College of Kaski District, Nepal

Perception towards Online Classes during COVID-19 among Nursing Students of a Medical College of Kaski District, Nepal

<p>The Effects of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak on Academic Staff Members: A Case Study of a Pharmacy School in Saudi Arabia</p>

Impediment Factors to Successful Usage of Online Halal Certification

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