Title: Use of computer assisted teaching learning methods and internet among the teachers in a Medical College
Authors: Dr M. Sathikumar, Dr K.Padmakumar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.136
Abstract
Background: The aim of present study is to know the extent of the use of computer based teaching learning methods and internet among the teachers in Medical Education.
Materials and Methods: A questionnaire based study was conducted among the faculty members of SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Questionnaire contained information like use of computer, power point and internet in addition to the basic information like age, sex, designation and department.
Results: Out of the 104 faculty members 55 were females and 49 were males. 65faculty members were belonging to the age group of less than 40 years. Among the 104 faculty members, 4 faculty members (03.85%) have not learned computer at all and are not using it for any personal and teaching purposes. 36(34.62%) faculty members used only power point as their media in the present study and 77.96 % of faculty members used power point alone. The purpose of use of internet by the faculty members is also studied.
Conclusion: Computer based teaching learning methods have almost replaced the traditional methods of teaching. Almost all faculty members uses internet for gathering information and also to collect material for teaching in addition to mailing purpose.
Key Words: Medical Education, Power point, teaching learning methods.
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