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A study of virtual education status from the perspective of students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences during the Corona pandemic
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Kimya Khoramipoor    , Jalil Adabi , Sana Ahmadi , Marya Kalhor , Ali Ebrazeh , Azad Shokri 1 |
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Abstract: (118 Views) |
Background and Aim: During the Covid-19 pandemic, many measures were taken to limit communication and break the chain of infection. One of these measures was holding university classes virtually. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the Virtual education status from the perspective of students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 among Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences students who had experience in the present and virtual classes. The questioner used included 4 sections demographic characteristics and the level of individual skills in the field of IT, the advantages and disadvantages of virtual education, the comparison of the present education with virtual learning, and the acceptance rate of virtual classes. Chi-score and Wilcoxon tests were used at a significance level of p<0.05.
Results: A total of 406 students participated in the study. Easy access to online materials (56.8%) and reduce interaction with the professor (70.4%) were the most important advantages and disadvantages of virtual education, respectively. The present (traditional) education was more effective than virtual training in terms of increasing knowledge and clinical skills, and competence (p<0.05). Acceptance rate (69% vs. 37%) and student activities (60% vs. 33%) were significantly higher in traditional education compared to virtual education (p<0.05). Also, there was a significant difference between the schools regarding the effectiveness and strength of traditional education compared to virtual education (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Considering the significant difference in the effectiveness and acceptability of traditional education compared to virtual education. As well as there were differences in the importance and necessity of implementing virtual education programs in recent years after the pandemic and the possibility of universities' tendency to combine virtual education with traditional education in the future, it is important to try to improve virtual education infrastructure and provide solutions to solve problems and improve virtual programs. |
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| Keywords: COVID-19, virtual education, knowledge, online learning, pandemic, skills |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
Subject:
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Received: 2022/09/5 | Accepted: 2023/02/13
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