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Sayeh Sadat Mousavi Sahebalzamani, Azam Maleki, Soghrat Faghihzadeh, Sima Ojaghloo, Maryam Noroozi,
Volume 8, Issue 20 (Winter 2016)
Abstract

Background and Objective: Learning based on new technologies has improved educational system deficiencies and brought about major changes in educational system. In order to implement this new method of teaching, this study aimed to determine students' readiness in Zanjan Medical Sciences University.

Materials and Methods:  In a cross-sectional study, e-learning readiness of 120 students was investigated using random stratified sampling. Data collection instruments included demographic and Watkins standard e-learning readiness questionnaire. Readiness was calculated in three low, moderate and good levels. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test.

Result: By considering all the aspects of e-learning readiness, the results showed the majority of students had a good level of readiness. Readiness of students in 4 aspects of access to technology, motivation, ability to learn through media, online group discussions were moderate and in the aspects of communication skills, major factor of success in e-learning were good. Level of readiness significantly associated with students’ course study (0.001) and educational level (0.006) while this relationship was not significant with the students’ sex, age, and semester.

Conclusion: Despite the fact that the majority of students had a good readiness, the readiness of other elements such as organizations, managers, and teachers also should be considered. Regarding the relationship between demographic factors and readiness, the appropriate intervention to improve the level of readiness, especially among undergraduate students is necessary.


Ms. Sahar Paryab, Dr. Alireza Masoudi, Ms. Kimia Zarouj Hosseini, Mr. Sepehr Zamani, Ms. Robabeh Zarouj Hosseini, Mr. Omid Garkaz,
Volume 15, Issue 47 (12-2022)
Abstract

Background & Objective: Virtual education is considered a considerable transformation in educational systems, which depends on cultural creation, human sources, technological, educational, administrative, social, cultural, managerial, and economic infrastructures. This study investigated the opportunities and challenges in the virtual teaching of theoretical courses based on medical students' perspectives at Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
Materials & Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 505 students at Shahroud University of Medical Sciences using simple random sampling. Two demographic questionnaires and e-learning challenges and opportunities were used to collect information. The data were entered into SPSS software (version 18) and analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics.
Results: According to the results, most of the students were female (n=274; 54.3%). The mean±SD age of the participants was 21.78±0.13 years. Most of the students participating in the general medicine study were studying at a medical school, were non-native, and lived in dormitories. Moreover, virtual education challenges and opportunities showed a significant relationship with gender (P=0.001), age (P=0.001), place of residence (P=0.001), satisfaction with the field of study (P=0.001), history of Coronavirus disease (P=0.001), history of vaccination (P=0.001), the Internet problems (P=0.001), and access to virtual learning tools (P=0.001). Among the variables, the highest mean±SD score was cost and effectiveness (37.26±5). The overall mean±SD of the questionnaire was obtained at 101.60±11.78.
Conclusion: Considering the relationship between opportunities and challenges of e-learning with several variables, we call for proper planning to improve the situation.


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