Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Rachana Sharir and Panchakarma
2 Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College, Hospital and Research Centre, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The recent pandemic of COVID‑19 is very challenging for each and every sector
like health, economic, technology, agriculture, industries, and education. In the field of education, a
teaching institute or a university is suffering in regard to syllabus completion, clinical postings, and
examinations which eventually ends up in huge academic loss. Thus, to minimize the academic loss
and facilitate the students in distance education, online learning was the solution; in spite of various
challenges, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University) have implemented
the online learning program for the undergraduate students within a week of lockdown.
METHODOLOGY: The survey was conducted at MGACH&RC, total of 189 students have participated
in the survey. Data collected by survey with help of feedback on a 5‑point Likert scale questionnaire
with close‑ and open‑ended questions and focus group discussion (FGD) with students.
DISCUSSION: Although the program was implemented to verify the utility, accomplishment, and
lacunas of e‑learning, the survey was planned to assess the perception of students toward online
learning during the COVID‑19 pandemic. The e‑learning model has been successfully introduced;
there are more requirements from the students regarding the resource material and minimal lacunas
regarding the skill of faculty members and technical issues. Students appreciate the online learning
module for the pandemic situation and necessitated for the combination of both learning modalities
in future. Seamlessly, the running program recommended online assessment and evaluation of the
students in future.
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