Student perceptions of an online postgraduate course in family medicine in Sri Lanka

Evaluating Student Perceptions of Using Blogs in an Online Course

This article is based on an exploratory study on the use of blogs to support learning in an online MBA school. In this paper, the authors examine students’ perceptions toward blogs and their effectiveness. The study finds that although students are open to the idea of using blogs to enhance presentation and reflection of their learning, concerns exist on their suitability for threaded discussio...

Student perceptions of an online dental terminology course.

Online learning is becoming a recognized method for delivering educational content throughout institutions of higher education. Few studies have been performed regarding online learning in dentistry or dental hygiene. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to describe and analyze the experiences of thirteen students enrolled in an online dental terminology course to determine their ...

A history of medicine in Sri Lanka

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Internal Medicine Residents' perceptions of learning environment in postgraduate training In Sudan

Background Optimum learning environments (LEs) have been shown to be linked with positive training outcomes for residents. The internal medicine residency programme is one of the oldest residency programmes in Sudan. However, there is little data concerning how the residents perceive the LE in training hospitals. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the resi...

Student Perceptions of Online Learning: An Analysis of Online Course Evaluations