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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Perceptions and challenges of online teaching and learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in India: a cross-sectional study with dental students and teachers.

Lakshmi Nidhi Rao, Aditya Shetty, Varun Pai, Srikant Natarajan, Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga, Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum, Heeresh Shetty, Irmaleny Irmaleny, Ajinkya M Pawar

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Lakshmi Nidhi RaoDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Aditya ShettyDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Varun PaiForensic Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Jalan Semeling, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Srikant NatarajanDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Manjeshwar Shrinath BaligaResearch Unit, Mangarole Institute of Oncology, Pumpwell, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575002, India.
Dian Agustin WahjuningrumDepartment of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia. dian-agustin-w@fkg.unair.ac.id.
Heeresh ShettyDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400008, India.
Irmaleny IrmalenyDepartment of Conservative Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.
Ajinkya M PawarDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400008, India. ajinkya@drpawars.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOnline education has emerged as a crucial tool for imparting knowledge and skills to students in the twenty-first century, especially in developing nations like India, which previously relied heavily on traditional teaching methods.

methodsThis study delved into the perceptions and challenges experienced by students and teachers in the context of online education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected from a sample of 491 dental students and 132 teachers utilizing a cross-sectional research design and an online-validated survey questionnaire.

resultsThe study's findings revealed significant insights. Internet accessibility emerged as a major impediment for students, with online instruction proving more effective for theoretical subjects compared to practical ones. Although most teachers expressed comfort with online teaching, they highlighted the absence of classroom interaction as a significant challenge.

conclusionThis study comprehensively examines the perspectives of both students and teachers regarding online education during the pandemic. The results carry substantial implications for the academic community, underscoring the need to address internet access issues and explore ways to enhance engagement and interaction in online learning environments.

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COVID-19Education, DentalEducation, DistanceStudents, DentalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFaculty, DentalFemaleHumansIndiaMalePandemicsSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultCoronavirus pandemicCOVID-19Education and trainingFace-to-face-instructionOnline educationWorldwide web technology

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PMCPMC11157739

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