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Barriers in Implementing E-Learning in Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences

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  • Parvin Lakbala

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BACKGROUND- E-learning provides an alternative way for higher educational institutes to deliver knowledge to learners at a distance, rather than the traditional way. The aim of this study is to identify the barrier factors of e-learning programs in Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (HUMS) in respect of the students and lecturers’ point of view.METHODS- A cross-sectional study based on a questionnaire was conducted among 286 of students and lecturers in the nursing, midwifery and paramedic schools of HUMS. Two hundred and eighty-six participants filled in the questionnaire- 256 students, and 30 lecturers.RESULTS- Results of the study showed a lack of proper training in e-learning courses of the university 182 (69.1%), limited communication with the instructor 174 (68%) and the learners dominance of English language 174 (68%) showed the greatest importance for the students. The awareness about e-learning program was 80% and 43% among lecturers and students respectively.The dominance of English language 26 (86.7%) and lack of research grants for e-learning 23 (76.6%) and lack of proper training on e-learning courses from the university 20 (66.7 %) were the most important barrier factors of implementing e-learning for lecturers. E-learning courses to supplement classroom teaching was a solution that mentioned by the majority of students 240 (93.8%) and lecturers 29 (96.7%) in this study.CONCLUSIONS- The positive perception of e-learning is an important consequence effect in the future, educational development of nursing, midwifery and paramedic schools.

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  • Parvin Lakbala, 2016. "Barriers in Implementing E-Learning in Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(7), pages 1-83, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:8:y:2016:i:7:p:83
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    1. Mirko Prosen & Igor Karnjuš & Sabina Ličen, 2022. "Evaluation of E-Learning Experience among Health and Allied Health Professions Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Slovenia: An Instrument Development and Validation Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-12, April.
    2. Cristina Andrada Costea & Dora Maria Popescu & Alexandra Roman & Ștefan-Ioan Stratul & Petra Șurlin & Marius Negucioiu & Iulia Cristina Micu & Andreea Ciurea & Patricia Ondine Lucaciu & Luminița Lazăr, 2022. "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Romanian Postgraduate Periodontal Residency Teaching: Past Experience, Present Imperatives and Future Considerations in a Multicentric Evaluation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-14, April.

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