Perspective of medical students on online teaching learning process during COVID 19 pandemic
Context: In India, responses to the COVID 19 pandemic in medical education resulted in closures of medical colleges and adoption of online teaching learning methods, which is challenging for both faculty and students. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study is to know the perspectives of medical students on online teaching learning method and to evaluate the efficacy of online teaching learning process. Subjects and Methods: One hundred students of the first MBBS course were included in the study. The present study was conducted in a form of online survey using Google forms. Results: A total of 97 students participated willingly in the study, among the participants 56% were satisfied, 32% remained neutral, and 12% were dissatisfied regarding class curriculum. Student's feedback on knowledge gained through online methods was that, 59% students felt to be useful; however, 41% felt to be not enough. When finally, the student's responses on the comparison of online teaching learning method versus traditional teaching learning methods were obtained, it was observed that majority 75% felt that traditional teaching learning methods are better; whereas 17% felt online classes may be better and 8% felt online methods are excellent. Conclusion: Online teaching is beneficial, but students prefer traditional teaching learning method over it. However, in view of the current situation, students by and large have accepted the online teaching learning method with a greater goal of gaining knowledge.