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Medical students’ perceptions of using e-learning to enhance the acquisition of consulting skillsBackgroundThis study aims to evaluate medical students’ perception ofthe usefulness and effectiveness of an e-learning packagedeveloped to enhance the acquisition of consulting skills.MethodA survey with mixed method data analysis was conducted.Participants were 67 medical students completing theirthird year primary care rotation as part of a five-year degreeat the University of Tasmania. Participants completed a 10question anonymous online survey after using the elearningpackageResultsOf the participants, 92% found it enjoyable and 95% foundthe e-learning package useful; 75% perceived it to beeffective in increasing their performance and 91% believedit increased their knowledge in consulting skills. Benefits forparticipants’ confidence, style and structure of consultingskills were found.ConclusionParticipants found the e-learning package to be enjoyableand effective. E-learning should be further utilised in ablended learning environment to support face-to-faceteaching in consulting skills.
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Learn & Go: Entwicklung einer Mobile Learning Applikation für Smartphones zur Nutzung von Learning Management Features und Funktionen via Webservice [Learn & Go: Development of a mobile learning application for smartphones to use learning management features and functions via web services][english] This paper indicates an attractive offer of the Saarland University to the economic study organisation in the mobile age. The realised solution allows students, without requiring any browser technologies, to use functions of the University’s learning management system avoiding to hold information and contents available more than once. Besides the methodical approch to gain the prototyp of the mobile application, the thereby achieved added value of accessing information for medical students regardless time or place is pointed out as well as the advantage perspectively gained as an innovative qualification option in the lifelong learning process for all different kinds of professional groups in the medical sector.<br>[german] Dieser Beitrag zeigt im mobilen Zeitalter eine attraktive Offerte der Universität des Saarlandes zur ökonomischen Studienorganisation auf. Die realisierte Lösung ermöglicht Studierenden, fernab von Browsertechnologien, die Nutzung von Funktionen des Learning-Management-Systems der saarländischen Hochschulen ohne die Informationen und Inhalte mehrfach vorzuhalten. Das methodische Vorgehen zur Pilotierung der mobilen Applikation wird im Folgenden ebenso beleuchtet wie das hierdurch ermöglichte Potential des orts- und zeitunabhängigen Zugriffs auf Informationen, zum einen für Studierende der Human- und Zahnmedizin an der Universität des Saarlandes und zum anderen perspektivisch als innovative Qualifizierungsform im Lifelong Learning Prozess für alle Berufsgruppen im Gesundheitswesen.
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Learning Outcomes in Two Different Teaching Approach in Nursing Education in Iran: E-Learning versus LectureTraditional teaching methods used in medical education couldn't meet the need for keeping pace with up to date information. Present study has conducted in order to compare the effect of lecture and e-learning methods on nursing students' learning outcomes in the context of Iran. A cross-over design was applied. Study sample was consisted of 32 students which were in third semester of nursing bachelor program and were passing Maternal Child nursing course. The first part of the course was taught using lecture method during first four weeks; an e-learning method was the technique used to educate the remained part of the course during the second four weeks. Students' learning outcomes in each method, opinion toward and participation with both educational methods was assessed. No significant difference was found between students exam scores in both methods. Considering students' opinion toward educational methods, no significant difference was found between two methods in general but students reported better "capability" and "independency" in e-learning method while lecture was obtained higher scores in "effectiveness on learning" and "motivation" characteristics. E-learning can be used in teaching some nursing courses. It is recommended to use e-learning method with appropriate interactive strategies and attractive virtual environments to motivate students