VIEWPOINT AND USAGE OF E– RESOURCES AND INTERNET BY FIRST MBBS STUDENTS

Kumud N Harley; Gajanan  G Atram; Jayshri S Jankar; Pradnya G Atram

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2017

VIEWPOINT AND USAGE OF E– RESOURCES AND INTERNET BY FIRST MBBS STUDENTS

Kumud N Harley, Gajanan G Atram, Jayshri S Jankar, Pradnya G Atram

Abstract :

Background: Internet and E–resources are a very oad term that includes a variety of different file formats. Instant access is quite possible with e–resources within a fraction of second. Acquiring knowledge from E–Books, E–Journals, Online resources, Internet with related databases are the impact of e–resources. Internet and e–resources had a great impact in learning subjects included in first year curriculum and are more popular among medical students now a days to facilitate self–directed learning.

Objective: The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of e–resources on first MBBS medical students in terms of gateway access, purpose, extent of accessing internet, awareness and problems faced.

Study Method: Questionnaire based survey was conducted on 65 first M.B.B.S students of tertiary care Hospital and Medical Institute in Vidharbha region and students were administered with a questionnaire at the end of academic year to assess the impact of the e–resources on various aspects .

Results: Total 83% students felt that e–resources are significantly useful and acquire a high quality of knowledge. 89% students accessed e–resources mostly for studying & updating subjects knowledge. 83% students liked to access internet and e–resources for seminars and assignments completion. 72% students preferred laptops, computers and mobiles etc as a Gateway for accesing e–resources. The frequency of accessing e–sources was increased steadily as the year progressed. About 54% students felt that e–sources are more informative & 46% students stated that e–resources increased interest constantly in studying first MBBS subjects and ability to answer questions in assessments had improved .

Conclusion: First–year medical students widely accessed internet and e–resources and have a significant positive impact on various aspects of their learning process. E–resources not only assist in learning first MBBS subjects but also enhance their interest to understand subject more easily.