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The state of readiness of student health professionals for web-based learning environments

Christopher W. Stokes

WILeN Project, Department of Adult Dental Care, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, UK, c.w.stokes{at}sheffield.ac.uk

Cenwein Cannavina

Department of Adult Dental Care, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield

Giuseppe Cannavina

WILeN and iCT Projects, Department of Adult Dental Care, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, UK, g.cannavina{at}sheffield.ac.uk

The health professions are increasing the placement of students within working environments in other institutions and the community. The aim of this study was to assess the readiness for online and web-based learning of future health professionals at the University of Sheffield prior to the establishment of a national web-based Inter-professional Learning Network (WILeN). A link to a short survey was distributed to the Medical Faculty at Sheffield and 191 valid responses were received. Only 62 per cent of students had access to an Internet-connected computer at home. Most students (95.8%) checked their e-mail every few days or more, with slightly less (82.8%) using the web frequently. Relevant technologies were often never used, including internet relay chat, message forums and video conferencing. However, 66 per cent of students had used computer aided learning packages. Future use of online continuing professional education material is likely to be limited.

Key Words: continuing professional education • distance learning • e-learning • health education • online education

Health Informatics Journal, Vol. 10, No. 3, 195-204 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/1460458204045434
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