Knowledge, perception and usage of E-learning among medical undergraduates in Andhra Pradesh, India

TL;DR

This study explores how medical students in Andhra Pradesh use e-learning, finding that most are familiar with it and see its value for education.

Contribution

The study provides insights into e-learning adoption and perception among medical undergraduates in a specific Indian region.

Findings

99.6% of students own smartphones, and 89.5% are aware of e-learning.

73% believe e-learning helps with exams, and 87.4% support free institutional internet for e-learning.

All students use e-learning in medical education, highlighting its importance.

Abstract

Electronic gadgets help to get study material outside classroom and it is used for self-directed learning which helps user to overcome
limitations of Conventional teaching methods. Medical education is constantly growing and evolving with rapid speed. So, it is necessary
to keep the upcoming medical graduates and established medical practitioners updated in this competitive world. For this, E-learning is
the important tool in the medical field. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the medical college of Andhra Pradesh. Total 285
medical students were included in this study and data is obtained from semi structured self-administrative questionnaire. Among 285
students 99.6% students had smartphone and 89.5% were aware of E-learning. Most of the students 96.1% were Conversant with use of
internet and 75.4% participants were aware of academic websites. Majority of students 73% agreed that E-learning helps in writing exams
and 87.4% students recommended provision of free internet by institute for e-learning. All students were aware about e-learning and
using it in the medical field. So, it is necessary to provide essential facility at institutional level for e-learning.

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