Computer literacy and attitudes towards e-learning among first year medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

At the Medical University of Vienna, most information for students is available only online. In 2005, an e-learning project was initiated and there are plans to introduce a learning management system. In this study, we estimate the level of students' computer skills, the number of students having difficulty with e-learning, and the number of students opposed to e-learning.

Methods

The study was conducted in an introductory course on computer-based and web-based training (CBT/WBT). Students were asked to fill out a questionnaire online that covered a wide range of relevant attitudes and experiences.

Results

While the great majority of students possess sufficient computer skills and acknowledge the advantages of interactive and multimedia-enhanced learning ma

SUBMITTER: Link TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1534040 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature