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Shashi Kant Dhir1, Devender Verma, Meenal Batta
1Departments of *Pediatrics and #Physiology, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab; and Departments of $Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‡Pediatrics and @Medical Education, Maulana Azad Medical College (University of Delhi), Delhi, India. Correspondence to: Dr Devendra Mishra, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College (University of Delhi), Delhi, India. drdmishra@gmail.com.
E-learning, or electronic learning, is increasingly used in medical education. This review explores its benefits and scope in India, finding that students and faculty favor its integration with traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Digital Learning in Healthcare
Background:
- E-learning, defined as technology-enhanced learning and teaching, is widely adopted across educational sectors.
- Its application in medical education is expanding globally and in India.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the concept of e-learning.
- To discuss the necessity and scope of e-learning within Indian medical education.
Main Methods:
- This study is a narrative review.
- It synthesizes existing information on e-learning in medical education.
Main Results:
- Both students and faculty generally support the integration of e-learning with traditional learning approaches.
- The perceived advantages of e-learning significantly exceed the challenges associated with its implementation.
Conclusions:
- E-learning presents a valuable supplementary tool for medical education in India.
- Its adoption is favored due to substantial benefits, despite initial adaptation hurdles.
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