Students' Satisfaction and e-Learning Courses in Covid-19 Pandemic Era: A Case Study

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Educational Technology

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid shift to e-learning in medical sciences.
• Understanding student satisfaction with e-learning is crucial for effective educational delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the status of e-learning at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences (ZAUMS).
• To determine student satisfaction levels with e-learning.
• To investigate the relationship between e-learning variables and student satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study design was employed.
• Data were collected to analyze e-learning experience and student satisfaction.

Main Results:

• A significant difference was found between the mean scores of e-learning experience and student satisfaction.
• A positive correlation exists between education level and student satisfaction.
• All e-learning variables demonstrated a positive correlation with student satisfaction.
• Higher learner capability was linked to better educational content, infrastructure, support, and assessment, leading to increased satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Enhanced e-learning quality, infrastructure, and support directly contribute to greater student satisfaction.
• Lessons learned from e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic can guide future course improvements.
• E-learning strategies are vital for both pandemic-era and post-pandemic education delivery.