Cureus, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 8, 2023

Introduction The integration of technology in pharmacy education has led to significant changes, making it essential examine its impact on student learning outcomes. With the rise emerging technologies, such as game-based and augmented reality, new pedagogical approaches have been introduced. However, these technologies also bring challenges that necessitate well-thought-out responses from educational institutions, especially considering effects COVID-19 pandemic formats. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with students Kingdom Saudi Arabia, utilizing stratified random sampling for data collection. employed a validated questionnaire gather information students' use technology, their preferences, perceived analysis carried out using Statistical Product Service Solutions (SPSS, version 29) (IBM SPSS Statistics Windows, Armonk, NY), ensuring adherence ethical standards set by institutional review board. Results study, involving 508 revealed majority regularly education, particularly online management systems virtual labs, indicating shift toward more accessible efficient methods. notable portion acknowledged beneficial learning, 86.3% reporting improved knowledge retention, 92% noting enhanced skills, 87.1% observing better academic performance. uncovered challenges, about half facing issues mainly related distractions while finding technological complexity less problematic. support institutions addressing found be moderate. These findings underscore crucial role enhancing highlighting need comprehensive strategic planning address faced students. Conclusions Technology plays vital modernization significantly aiding skill development, Despite widespread varied experiences encountered increased planning. Education must adapt alongside advancements cater diverse needs learners, importance further research into long-term optimal strategies education.

Язык: Английский