Perceived usefulness of medical teachers towards online learning using technology acceptance model

Authors

  • Irfan Qayyum Malik Department of Ophthalmology, Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala, Pakistan
  • Usama Iqbal Department of Ophthalmology, Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College, Sialkot, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9847-3193
  • Muhammad Moin Department of Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Saima Chaudhry The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.9600

Keywords:

Distance, Education, Learning, Faculty, Teachers, COVID-19

Abstract

Objectives: To determine medical teachers’ acceptance of and attitude towards online learning, and to gather their recommendations about how it can be incorporated in the educational system.

Method: The mixed method study was conducted at Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala, Pakistan, from August 2021 to January 2022, and comprised medical teachers involved in online teaching during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. Quantitative data was gathered using an online questionnaire based on the technology acceptance model. The qualitative component was explored through 2 focussed group discussions. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.

Results: Of the 50 teachers, 31(62%) were males and 19(38%) were females.  The overall mean age was 42.9±7.9 years, and the mean teaching experience was 10.9±7.9 years. Mean perceived usefulness score was 3.2±0.9 and the mean perceived ease of use score was 3.6±0.6. The mean scores were 3.3±0.9 for intention to use and 3.5±0.7 for attitude towards computer use. There was a strong positive correlation of perceived usefulness with intention to use and attitude towards computer use (p<0.05), while perceived ease of use and intention to use had a strong correlation with attitude towards computer use (p<0.05). There were total 12 participants in focussed group discussions; 2(16.7%) females and 10(83.3%) males with mean age 44.34±5.23 years. A total of 4 major themes were identified.

Conclusion: Majority of medical teachers strongly agreed with the acceptance of e-learning, and agreed with its perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use for online learning.

Key Words: Distance, Education, Learning, Faculty, Teachers, COVID-19.

Author Biographies

Irfan Qayyum Malik, Department of Ophthalmology, Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Associate professor of Ophthalmology

Muhammad Moin, Department of Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan

Professor of Ophthalmology

Saima Chaudhry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Assistant professor

Published

2024-02-11

How to Cite

Irfan Qayyum Malik, Iqbal, U., Muhammad Moin, & Saima Chaudhry. (2024). Perceived usefulness of medical teachers towards online learning using technology acceptance model. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(3), 519–523. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.9600

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Section

RESEARCH ARTICLE