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. 2020 Oct 1;14(Suppl 1):S34–S43. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1717000

Table 3. Effectiveness of online classes.

Strongly agree, n (%) Agree, n (%) Neutral, n (%) Disagree, n (%) Strongly disagree, n (%) Rating average, n (%)
1. My institution has an online learning management system (LMS) or Web site where all information about online classes is available 113 (9.4) 446 (37.0) 298 (24.7) 219 (18.1) 131 (10.9) 2.84
2. All key information about the course is available on LMS or institution Web site 77 (6.4) 367 (30.4) 313 (25.9) 299 (24.8) 151 (12.5) 3.07
3. All course readings, assignments and lectures are available online 104 (8.6) 413 (34.2) 265 (22.0) 259 (21.5) 168 (13.8) 2.98
4. Students are assisted in overcoming obstacles in accessing the classes or materials 63 (5.2) 427 (35.4) 392 (32.5) 227 (18.8) 98 (8.1) 2.89
5. Time allotted for online classes is sufficient? 168 (13.9) 655 (54.3) 214 (17.7) 121 (10.0) 49 (4.1) 2.36
6. I am able to interact with teachers during online classes 158 (13.1) 495 (41.0) 249 (20.6) 191 (15.8) 114 (9.4) 2.68
7. I am able to interact with teachers after online class in the Q&A session 162 (13.4) 615 (51.0) 230 (19.1) 144 (11.9) 56 (4.6) 2.43
8. Every individual is given a chance to participate and pitch in their ideas during online classes 122 (10.1) 535 (44.3) 215 (17.8) 213 (17.6) 122 (10.1) 2.73
9. The teachers are well trained for online classes and are able to use the Video Conferencing App with ease 110 (9.1) 330 (27.3) 343 (28.4) 289 (23.9) 135 (11.2) 3.01
10. Attending classes from home hampers my attention and focus 252 (20.9) 399 (33.1) 271 (22.5) 200 (16.6) 85 (7.0) 2.56
11. Online classes are equally or more informative as compared with active learning in campus 64 (5.3) 129 (10.7) 179 (14.8) 414 (34.3) 421 (34.9) 3.83
12. Online learning fits in my schedules better than normal day to day classes 91 (7.5) 229 (19.0) 237 (19.6) 375 (31.1) 275 (22.8) 3.43
13. Demonstration of clinical/laboratory work by the instructor during online classes would help me learn in a better way 114 (9.4) 247 (20.5) 196 (16.2) 342 (28.3) 308 (25.5) 3.40
14. I would like to have these online sessions continued even after campus classes have started 68 (5.6) 164 (13.6) 171 (14.2) 365 (30.2) 439 (36.4) 3.78