Open AccessRole of Information Communication Technology in Higher Education: Learners Perspective in Rural Medical Schools
Author(s) -
Tripti Srivastava,
Lalitbhushan S Waghmare,
Arunita Jagzape,
Alka Rawekar,
Nazli Quazi,
Ved Prakash Mishra
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8371.4448
Subject(s) - curriculum , medical education , usability , psychology , information technology , population , medicine , pedagogy , computer science , environmental health , human–computer interaction , operating system
Higher education has undergone profound transformation due to recent technological advancements. Resultantly health profession students have a strong base to utilize information technology for their professional development. Studies over recent past reflect a striking change in pattern of technology usage amongst medical students expanding prospects exponentially by e-books, science apps, readymade power-point presentations, evidence based medicine, Wikipedia, etc. Aim & Objectives: The study was undertaken with an aim to explore the general perceptions of medical students and faculties about the role of Information Communication Technology in higher education and to gauge student's dependence on the same for seeking knowledge and information.