Implementation of supplemental E-learning models for blended learning in pharmacology

Journal Title: National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 10

Abstract

Background: Pharmacology, an ever-expanding volatile subject, requires continuous reinforcement and self-learning. Lectures supplemented with E-learning activity like solving multiple choice questions (MCQs) online may help students to self-learn. Aims and Objectives: The project was designed to develop E-learning models (ELMs) and to evaluate perceptions of the students toward those. Materials and Methods: Three ELMs comprising 40 MCQs each were prepared for three different pharmacology topics and delivered to II MBBS students (n = 180) using web-based facility in three different ways: (1) Presupplemental model: First supervised pretest was conducted followed by online post-test on unexposed topic (i.e., before the lecture), (2) postsupplemental model: Lecture, followed by supervised pretest then followed by online post-test and (3) Replacement model: Supervised pretest on an unexposed topic followed by uploading of presentation on the topic for self-study followed by online post-test. The scores of the supervised test and online post-test were compared and feedback was collected from all students. Results: Out of 40, the average marks ± SD for supervised pretests were 6.5 ± 2.3, 11.2 ± 3.1, and 4.5 ± 1.5, whereas the online post-test scores, viz: 32.6 ± 4.8, 33.3 ± 6.7, and 34.7 ± 3.2 in model 1, 2, and 3, respectively (P < 0.0001). Students felt that E-learning activity improved understanding (57%), motivated self-learning (70%), and played supplementary role (73%). Conclusion: Students perceived that supplementation of lectures with E-learning activity in the form of online tests appeared beneficial and opined that it should be continued.

Authors and Affiliations

Raakhi K Tripathi, Dnyaneshwar G Kurle, Sharmila V Jalgaonkar, Pankaj V Sarkate, Nirmala N Rege

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  • EP ID EP291981
  • DOI 10.5455/njppp.2017.7.0514527052017
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Raakhi K Tripathi, Dnyaneshwar G Kurle, Sharmila V Jalgaonkar, Pankaj V Sarkate, Nirmala N Rege (2017). Implementation of supplemental E-learning models for blended learning in pharmacology. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(10), 1084-1090. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-291981