Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift toward online education, but the effectiveness of different modes of learning is still debated. This study compares the effectiveness of online, blended, and face-to-face education among pharmacy students at Future University in Egypt (FUE) and examines the attitudes of male and female students towards each mode of learning. A survey questionnaire was conducted among pharmacy students at FUE and other Universities. The questionnaire collected data on the cost, flexibility, expertise, data resources, self-experience, and overall effectiveness of each mode of education. Blended learning was perceived as the most flexible approach, followed by face-to-face learning, while online learning was considered to be the least flexible. Although online learning was the least expensive option, it was perceived to be the least effective approach, while face-to-face learning was the most expensive but considered to be the most effective method. There was no significant difference between the attitudes of male and female students toward the different modes of education. This study suggests that blended and face-to-face learning are preferred due to their higher efficacy and benefits, despite their higher costs. Online education was a necessary solution during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it cannot be considered a full alternative to traditional education, particularly for practice-based colleges.
Presenters
Ehab BendasHead of Department, Clinical Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt, Al Qahirah, Egypt
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
BLENDED, FACE-TO-FACE, ONLINE, EDUCATION, PHARMACY
