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From Crisis to Connectivity: Exploring the Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In a virtual setting at a private university in Lima, Peru, 277 medical students participated in a study in 2021 during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to investigate how information and communication technologies (ICTs) were utilized as educational aids in their field. RESULTS: The findings showed a high level of satisfaction with ICT resources, especially among female students (54%). However, challenges were present: 64% faced technical issues during virtual classes, while 60% saw information availability and internet access as major advantages. Despite connectivity problems affecting 83% of students, 55% believed ICTs supported collaborative learning. Interestingly, while 64% found ICT use distracting, 52% found it easy to use. CONCLUSION: ICTs played a significant role in medical education, introducing new methods and tools despite obstacles and providing a dynamic and adaptable e-learning environment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60302

Authors: Karina Ordaya-Gonzales, Juan Carlos Cortez Restuccia, Wilbert Juvenal Cossio Bolaños, Jose Arriola-Montenegro

Institutions: University of Minnesota, Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Universidad Científica del Sur

Language: English

Topic: Educational Innovations and Technology

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4396906302