Students’ Perspective of Remote Synchronous Activities Developed in the Morphofunctional and Integrated Practices Laboratories During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate students’ perception of online activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. A self-administered online questionnaire was sent to first- to fourth-year medical students. A total of 398 medical students answered the questionnaire. About 90% of the students perceived the overview of the activities as positive (satisfactory/very satisfactory), while 88.66% considered their adaptation satisfactory. The same pattern was observed in the other items, except for the motivation for classes. Self-assessment and faculty members/lecturers’ performance along with the methodology adopted were also perceived positive (satisfactory/very satisfactory) by more than 70% and 75% of the students, respectively. In this study, synchronous distance learning classes were developed through Blackboard® using different pedagogical resources and a multiple-choice test was also applied at the end of every class. It was observed that most of the content was contemplated and validated with the online activities and audiovisual materials provided throughout the semester, and it was considered that the transition in the teaching-learning process required a joint effort by both faculties and students. Undergraduate students had a very positive perception regarding synchronous online activities developed in the morphofunctional and integrated practices laboratories during the COVID-19 pandemic.