Teaching and learning of postgraduate medical physics using Internet-based e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic – A case study from Malaysia

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2020.10.002
• Publication Date: 2020-10-07T11:39:56Z
• Authors: Che Ahmad Azlan; Jeannie Hsiu Ding...; Li Kuo Tan; Muhammad Shahrun ...; Ngie Min Ung; Vinod Pallath; Christina Phoay L...; Chai Hong Yeong; Kwan Hoong Ng
• Keywords: Pandemic; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak; E-Learning

PurposeWe present the implementation of e-learning in Master Medical Physics programme at University Malaya during a partial lockdown from March to June 2020 due COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsTeaching and Learning (T&L) activities were conducted virtually on platforms. The students' experience feedback evaluated after 15 weeks.ResultsWe found that while students preferred face-to-face, physical teaching, they able adapt new norm e-learning. More than 60% agreed pre-recorded lectures viewing videos practical sessions, plus answering short questions, beneficial. Certain aspects, such as hands-on clinical experience, could never be replaced. study-from-home environment accorded lot flexibility. However, also it challenging focus because distractions, lack engagement mental stress. Technical problems, poor Internet connectivity limited data plans, compounded problem.ConclusionWe expect prevail future. Hybrid learning strategies, which includes face-to-face classes e-learning, will become common, least medical physics even pandemic.