Association between medical students' prior experiences and perceptions of formal online education developed in response to COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

(1) Understanding the characteristics of online learning experiences of Chinese undergraduate medical students; (2) Investigating students' perceptions of ongoing online education developed in response to COVID-19 and (3) Exploring how prior online learning experiences are associated with students' perceptions.

Design

Students' familiarity with online learning modes and corresponding perceived usefulness (PU) according to their previous experiences were investigated using an online survey. The survey also collected data on students' perceptions through their evaluation of and satisfaction with current online learning.

Setting

In response to the educational challenges created by COVID-19, medical schools in China have adopted formal online courses for studen

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7597486 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature