IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-3-18255 Original Research Paper EFFECTIVE USE OF A-V AIDS AND TECHNOLOGY WHILE TEACHING GENERAL MEDICINE TO MBBS UNDERGRADUATES. Deepa Sunil Banjan Dr. March 2019 8 3 01 02 ABSTRACT

Modern medical education encourages use of technology as a part of New teaching –learning methods. Smart Boards, Case based Video recordings, Medical blogs, online lectures, online journals, Practical demonstrations on Mannequins, virtual labs simulations and Telemedicine to engage students in the learning and informative process. Using technology effectively, in various forms helps to achieve the goals faster. To create awareness about use of AV aids as well as to evaluate attitude, skills and knowledge of using the technology effectively learning, a Random combined study of Qualitative and quantitative research, was conducted over a period of 2 years in 50 students in a Medical College. Students (n=50) between 18–20 years of age were randomly subjected to a validated questionnaire and subjected to an interview for achieving the objective of the study. Results were Tabulated in percentage. The Students also preferred Chalk and board method with clear sound and structured instructions for conventional lectures. The study provides evidence that cognition was faster via A–V aids and recall was better with Live recordings. The children were aware about existing technological gadgets and internet technology but required a facilitator to guide them for using it effectively. Smartphones were most common gadgets used. Live case based recordings or cases were preferred to simulation or power point lectures. Using the technology was operator dependent and time consuming and required expertise by the teacher.