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Tablet technology in medical education in South Africa: a mixed methods study.
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- Digital Storytelling as a Reflective Tool in Occupational Therapy Curriculum.Occupational therapy international · 2021Article
- Evaluation of usefulness of smart device-based testing: a survey study of Korean medical students.Korean journal of medical education · 2020Article
- The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Academic Performance of Veterinary Medical Students.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2020Article
- A library mobile device deployment to enhance the medical student experience in a rural longitudinal integrated clerkship.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2019Article
- Tablet-based disclosure counselling for HIV-infected children, adolescents, and their caregivers: a pilot study.African journal of AIDS research : AJAR · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to establish the use of mobile devices by learners at a selected medical school. Distribution of mobile devices was an inaugural initiative implemented by our college.
designA mixed methodology design using a questionnaire comprising both open-ended and close-ended questions was analysed from 179 (60 male; 119 female) second year medical students registered for the Anatomy course. Open-ended questions were analysed using a thematic approach by identifying emergent ideas and concepts. Close-ended questions were analysed using SPSS V.21.0. SETTING AND
participantsSecond year medical students at a medical school in South Africa.
resultsThree main themes emerged, namely, (a) mobile device engagement, (b) advantages and (c) challenges affecting use of mobile devices. A majority of learners accessed their tablets for lecture notes; more females were inclined to access these devices than males. Challenges experienced included poor wifi connectivity on and off the university campus; some students were not keen on the idea of mobile devices and preferred traditional methods of teaching.
conclusionsMobile devices have been adopted by learners at our university. Uses of technology outlined are related to Eraut's intentions of informal learning. Integrating tablets into classes had a positive effect on student access to course material.
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