Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Faculty Member, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences,Ahvaz,Iran

2 Bachelor of Biology and Control of Disease Vectors, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz,Iran

3 Faculty Member, Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz,Iran

4 Faculty Member, Department of Health Education & Health Promotion, school of public health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

5 Faculty Member, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz,Iran

6 Faculty member, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran

7 Faculty member, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

Today, E-learning is an integral part of the education system, which has become a practical tool for implementing educational programs in many universities due to its many benefits and Covid 19 epidemic. The aim of this study is evaluating the quality of virtual education from the point of view of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences students. The information of this descriptive-analytical study was collected using a researcher made questionnaire with five main components including educational content, technological infrastructure, educational environment, evaluation and feedback and interaction between student and teacher based on Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22 Software. After determining the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, it was completed by 404 students. The mean of educational content 20.75±10.29, technological infrastructure 13.50±5.89, educational environment 18.31±6.61, evaluation and feedback 26.80±6.85 and interaction between student and teacher 16.64±5.73, were reported medium, medium, medium, good and medium, respectively. The general satisfaction of students was calculated with the virtual education method in the Navid system 5.49±2.59 and the review and supervision of the Education Development Center on the quality of educational content provided 2.56±1.43. Considering the economic, educational, cultural and temporal benefits of virtual education, it is suggested that in the coming semesters and in the post crisis period, university officials and policy makers have the necessary planning for combined education.

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