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An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Virtual Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Perspective of Professors and Students of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
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M Rezaie    , A Khoshay , Gh Ramezani * |
| 3.Education Development Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, I.R.Iran. , ramazanighobad@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (241 Views) |
Background and Objective: Utilizing advances in the information and communication technology industry, virtual learning is as considered a new solution for developing educational justice in the contemporary world. The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of virtual learning courses during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of professors and students of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 27 professors and 149 students in 2022-2023. A demographic questionnaire and a standardized questionnaire for assessing the effectiveness of the virtual learning course, which includes 10 components, were used to collect data.
Findings: The results showed that there was no significant difference between the opinions of professors and students in the mean total score of the effectiveness of the virtual learning course, although students had more positive opinions about the effectiveness of this type of learning. The mean value for the component of organizing educational materials was higher for professors (18.96±2.31) compared to students (16.90±4.36) (p<0.003). Furthermore, the mean value for the component of flexibility was 6.23±2.27 among students, and 4.85±1.76 among professors, and the component of feedback was 12.74±4.14 among students and 10.15±3.29 among professors, and this difference was significant for both components (p<0.003). No significant difference was observed in the remaining components.
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, in order to help expand virtual learning, we can take advantage of things such as holding training courses for professors, providing the necessary facilities, as well as providing incentive programs. |
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| Keywords: Medical Sciences, Students, Virtual Courses, E-Learning, Education. |
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Type of Study: Cross Sectional |
Subject:
Medical Education
Received: 2025/02/17 | Accepted: 2025/05/5 | Published: 2025/07/29
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