ATTITUDES ON PHYSICAL, MIXED VS E-LEARNING: THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI MEDICAL STUDENTS

PERSPECTIVE ON THE POST-COVID RECOVERY PHASE QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. Gender

[ ] Male
[ ] Female
[ ] Other

2. Age: ………. (years)

3. Current study year: ………..

4. Online learning and medical education:

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic which online learning platform(s) did you engage with (select all that
apply)

[ ] Video tutorials e.g., YouTube, Osmosis, Lecturio

[ ] Live tutorials via Zoom/similar platforms by University of Nairobi
[ ] Live tutorials via Zoom/similar platforms by other institutions
[ ] Online question banks
[ ] None
[ ] Other: ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Prior to COVID-19 pandemic, how many hours per week did you spend on average on online leaning:
…………….

Strongly Strongly
Disagree Neutral Agree
disagree agree
Before the beginning of the pandemic,
my medical school already offered
many online courses. 1 2 3 4 5

In general, I am happy with the

quantity of the online courses 1 2 3 4 5
provided by my medical school.

In general, I am happy with the quality

of the online courses provided by my
medical school. 1 2 3 4 5
 Strongly Strongly
Disagree Neutral Agree
disagree agree
Online learning offers sufficient possibilities to
interact with the lecturers. 1 2 3 4 5

Online learning increases the quality of medical

education in general. 1 2 3 4 5

I feel that online learning is as effective as face-

face learning 1 2 3 4 5

Online learning should play a more prominent

role in medical education even beyond the
1 2 3 4 5
pandemic.

5. Technical aspects of online learning:

Strongly Strongly
Disagree Neutral Agree
disagree agree
I have the devices available required for online
learning (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc). 1 2 3 4 5

I think it is acceptable to invest in electronic

devices required for online learning (computer,
1 2 3 4 5
tablet, etc.).

I feel comfortable using the software solutions

used for online learning (e.g. Microsoft Teams,
1 2 3 4 5
Zoom, Zoom, Webex, etc.).

Lecturers are well prepared for teaching

sessions 1 2 3 4 5

In general, I feel well prepared for online

learning. 1 2 3 4 5

6. In what way(s) can online lecture be more involving? (Please select all that apply)

[ ] Interaction via chat box

[ ] Interaction via speech

[ ] Interaction via live quiz

[ ] Interaction via peer evaluation

7. My involvement with online learning

Strongly Strongly
Disagree Neutral Agree
disagree agree
I like that online sessions give me a greater
flexibility in planning my day and the time I 1 2 3 4 5
spend on studying
I find it difficult to concentrate during online
sessions. 1 2 3 4 5

Online sessions offer sufficient possibilities to

interact with my fellow students. 1 2 3 4 5

I feel I am being will prepared for my profession

1 2 3 4 5
I find the online sessions often stimulating
1 2 3 4 5
I am concerned about my privacy during online
learning sessions. 1 2 3 4 5

8. The future of online learning:

In future, I wish the following types of online learning methods will be offered by my medical school:

Strongly Strongly
Disapprove Neutral Approve
disapprove approve
Interactive live lectures or seminars
(webinars) 1 2 3 4 5

Pre-recorded lectures or seminars

without possibility of interaction 1 2 3 4 5

Online platforms for self-assessment

modules. 1 2 3 4 5

Audio podcasts
1 2 3 4 5
How much are the following teaching concepts suitable for online learning?

Completely Highly
Unsuitable Neutral Suitable
unsuitable suitable
Lecture 1 2 3 4 5
Seminar 1 2 3 4 5
Bed-side teaching 1 2 3 4 5
Practical training e.g., drills,
1 2 3 4 5
simulator training

Do you feel you will be able to learn practical clinical kills through online learning?

I feel that online learning is as effective as face-face learning

9. Which aspects of online learning do you enjoy? (Please select all that apply)

[ ] No travel
[ ] Cost savings
[ ] Interactive
[ ] Ability to ask questions
[ ] More comfortable
[ ] Ability to learn at your own pace
[ ] Flexibility
[ ] Other ………………….

10. What do you think are barriers to online learning?

[ ] Internet connection
[ ] Timing of online sessions
[ ] Too many distractions
[ ] Lack of space
[ ] Lack of devices
[ ] Other ………………………………………………………..

11. What do you think is the perfect combination between online and on-site learning:

[ ] On-site (100%) [ ] Equal mix (50%/50%) [ ] Online (100%)

12. Exams?