Perception of E-Learning During COVID-19 Among Undergraduate Dental Students
Saira Khalid, Muhammad Aamir Rafique, Muhammad Azeem, Madeeha Jamil, Hammad Hassan, Hafiz Muhammad Abdullah
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ABSTRACT
Objective: This survey study was
carried out to assess the satisfaction of e-learning among undergraduate dental
students.
Materials & Methods: The
questionnaire-based study was conducted in April 2020. The main target of
research was undergraduate dental students of University of Health Sciences
(UHS) affiliated dental colleges of Punjab. 1095 students were surveyed through
online forms and data was analysed by SPSS 23. Convenient sampling method was
used.
Results: The results showed that
the students were well aware of the current situation and almost all institutions
offered online classes. Almost half of the respondents showed acceptance to
E-learning. Majority of students faced difficulties in continuing their
education through e-learning although a significant portion of them were in
favour of home assignments. Majority of students wanted the online system to
end and to cover the syllabus later.
Conclusion: The dental students were well aware of the
current situation and almost all institutions offered online classes. Almost
half of the respondents showed acceptance to E-learning.
Keywords: E-learning, COVID-19, Dental education