Measuring medical student preference: a comparison of classroom versus online instruction for teaching PubMed.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The research analyzed evaluation data to assess medical student satisfaction with the learning experience when required PubMed training is offered entirely online.

Methods

A retrospective study analyzed skills assessment scores and student feedback forms from 455 first-year medical students who completed PubMed training either through classroom sessions or an online tutorial. The class of 2006 (n = 99) attended traditional librarian-led sessions in a computer classroom. The classes of 2007 (n = 120), 2008 (n = 121), and 2009 (n = 115) completed the training entirely online through a self-paced tutorial. PubMed skills assessment scores and student feedback about the training were compared for all groups.

Results

As evidenced by open-ended comments about the t

SUBMITTER: Schimming LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2479068 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature