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Pharmacy students' perceptions towards online learning in a Saudi Pharmacy School
Dalia Almaghaslah1, Mohammed Ghazwani1, Abdurahman Alsayari1
1King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Fifth-year pharmacy students have prior online course experience, but most prefer traditional in-class lectures. Some interest exists for online learning in pharmacy education.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Online Learning
- Student Preferences
Background:
- The integration of online learning in pharmacy curricula is increasing.
- Understanding student experiences and preferences is crucial for effective educational design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess prior online learning exposure among fifth-year pharmacy students.
- To determine student preferences for online lecture formats (pre-recorded vs. live active learning).
Main Methods:
- Anonymous online survey administered to fifth-year pharmacy students.
- Data collected on previous online course experience and lecture format preferences.
Main Results:
- 100% response rate achieved.
- 97% of students had prior online course experience, predominantly in science subjects.
- Majority preferred face-to-face lectures, with 17% having no preference.
Conclusions:
- Fifth-year pharmacy students show some receptiveness to online learning methods.
- Findings suggest a need for blended learning approaches in pharmacy education.