Transitioning from Virtual to Traditional: Unravelling the Distinct Challenges Faced by Medical Students Switching from Online to Offline Education. DOI Creative Commons
Peter Chovanec, Vaishali Khatri

MedEdPublish, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15, С. 4 - 4

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025

Background Over a year after WHO declared the end of COVID-19 pandemic in May 2023, students across all educational stages, including higher education, have faced challenges transitioning from online to offline teaching environments. As institutions return in-person teaching, many are still adjusting traditional classroom settings. Methods In 2024, study using questionnaire with nine open-ended questions was distributed 115 medical investigate these transition challenges. We received 27 voluntary responses (23.5% response rate). The qualitative data were analysed identify common themes, challenges, and improvement suggestions. Results Students admitted schools post-pandemic struggled re-adapting learning becoming accustomed platforms during pandemic. Significant adjustments needed areas such as discipline, engagement, social interaction, methodologies. While education offered flexibility convenience, provided more structured engaging environment, underscoring need for balanced approach accommodate diverse student needs. Discussion Suggestions gradual transition, flexible attendance policies, multiple time options, clear health safety information, enhancement classes recommended address needs by this transition.

Язык: Английский

Transitioning from Virtual to Traditional: Unravelling the Distinct Challenges Faced by Medical Students Switching from Online to Offline Education. DOI Creative Commons
Peter Chovanec, Vaishali Khatri

MedEdPublish, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15, С. 4 - 4

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025

Background Over a year after WHO declared the end of COVID-19 pandemic in May 2023, students across all educational stages, including higher education, have faced challenges transitioning from online to offline teaching environments. As institutions return in-person teaching, many are still adjusting traditional classroom settings. Methods In 2024, study using questionnaire with nine open-ended questions was distributed 115 medical investigate these transition challenges. We received 27 voluntary responses (23.5% response rate). The qualitative data were analysed identify common themes, challenges, and improvement suggestions. Results Students admitted schools post-pandemic struggled re-adapting learning becoming accustomed platforms during pandemic. Significant adjustments needed areas such as discipline, engagement, social interaction, methodologies. While education offered flexibility convenience, provided more structured engaging environment, underscoring need for balanced approach accommodate diverse student needs. Discussion Suggestions gradual transition, flexible attendance policies, multiple time options, clear health safety information, enhancement classes recommended address needs by this transition.

Язык: Английский

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