Electronic posters: Future of learning.

Abstract

Objective: To explore student’s perception regarding use of E-posters as a learning strategy after its use in the learning of public health concepts in the Gastro Intestinal Tract module. Study Design: Interventional study. Setting: Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad. Period: August 2019 to August 2020. Material & Methods: Year 3 undergraduate medical students of a private college of Pakistan were given a task to present an e-poster in the module of Gastro-Intestinal Tract, focusing on the public health aspect. Students were divided into 7 groups comprising of 13 students each. Each group was provided with one individual study theme. They were provided with a template to cover all aspects of public health. All the basic scientists involving 30 faculty members were invited to judge the e-poster through a checklist. The mean score was calculated. A certificate was awarded to the group that scored the highest. A focused group interview involving one voluntary participant from each group was carried out. Thematic analysis was done manually. Results: Themes generated in focus group discussion are Opportunities for Self-Directed Learning, Opportunities for Self-reflection, Good formative assessment, Peer to Peer Interaction and Collaboration, Opportunities for developing Self-Regulation, Innovative learning strategy, Working in teams and Confidence Building, Use of IT Related Skills, Need of More Facilities. Conclusion: Students welcomed the use of innovative learning through electronic media when carried out in a relaxed environment.