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Perception of undergraduate dental students toward online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Dakshina Kannada District
- Source :
- Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol 21, Iss 3, Pp 242-246 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2023.
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Abstract
- Background: Online learning is a virtual learning system that combines teaching and learning processes with the use of the Internet. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this approach has proven to be a viable solution for maintaining the learning process. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the perception of e-learning among undergraduate dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Dakshina Kannada District. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 195 undergraduate dental students (1st year to final year) studying across Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, India. They were surveyed through a self-administered online questionnaire. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. The Chi-square test was used to find statistical associations, and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean age (±standard deviation) of the participants was 20.3 (±1.0). The results revealed that 70% of the participants were aware of online training before the COVID-19 pandemic, 84% responded that online learning was difficult to understand without getting acquainted with appropriate guidance, 78% believed that student and teacher interaction was less during the online classes, and 87% expressed that online learning was stressful. Conclusion: According to the findings, nearly half of the participants had a negative attitude about online learning. As a result, encouraging face-to-face connection between students and teachers, as well as promoting a learning environment at home for online learning, is encouraged.
- Subjects :
- covid-19
online education
student's perception
Dentistry
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23195932 and 23500484
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.086a7b26a44949f0982a761796086a4a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_145_22