Electronic posters: Future of learning.

Authors

  • Syeda Hanaa Fatima Shifa International Hospital Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Sajida Naseem Shifa College of Medicine. Shifa Tameere-e-Millat University Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Tayyeba Ifthikhar Mirza Foundation University Medical College Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Syeda Ridaa Fatima National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
  • Naushaba Sadiq National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS).
  • Syeda Sanaa Fatima Cantt Board Dispensary Gujranwala, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2022.29.05.6738

Keywords:

E-poster, Public Health, GIT- Module, Medical Students

Abstract

Objective: To explore student’s perception regarding use of E-posters as a learning strategy after its use in the learning of public health concepts in the Gastro Intestinal Tract module. Study Design: Interventional study. Setting: Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad. Period: August 2019 to August 2020. Material & Methods: Year 3 undergraduate medical students of a private college of Pakistan were given a task to present an e-poster in the module of Gastro-Intestinal Tract, focusing on the public health aspect. Students were divided into 7 groups comprising of 13 students each. Each group was provided with one individual study theme. They were provided with a template to cover all aspects of public health. All the basic scientists involving 30 faculty members were invited to judge the e-poster through a checklist. The mean score was calculated. A certificate was awarded to the group that scored the highest. A focused group interview involving one voluntary participant from each group was carried out. Thematic analysis was done manually. Results: Themes generated in focus group discussion are Opportunities for Self-Directed Learning, Opportunities for Self-reflection, Good formative assessment, Peer to Peer Interaction and Collaboration, Opportunities for developing Self-Regulation, Innovative learning strategy, Working in teams and Confidence Building, Use of IT Related Skills, Need of More Facilities. Conclusion: Students welcomed the use of innovative learning through electronic media when carried out in a relaxed environment.

Author Biographies

Syeda Hanaa Fatima, Shifa International Hospital Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan.

MBBS, Assistant Director Medical Education, 

Sajida Naseem, Shifa College of Medicine. Shifa Tameere-e-Millat University Islamabad, Pakistan.

MBBS, MPH, CHPE, Associate Professor Community Medicine, 

Tayyeba Ifthikhar Mirza, Foundation University Medical College Islamabad, Pakistan.

MBBS, MHPE, Assistant Professor Medical Education, 

Syeda Ridaa Fatima, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

BDS, Post Graduate Student, M.Phill Dental Materials (In Progress), 

Naushaba Sadiq, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS).

MBBS, MCPS (Radiology), MHPE, Associate Professor Health Professions Education, 

Syeda Sanaa Fatima, Cantt Board Dispensary Gujranwala, Pakistan.

MBBS, ACMed, MHPE, Lady Medical Officer, 

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Published

2022-04-30