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

Table 4. Comparison of public and private sector colleges ( n = 1,207) .

Public sector, n = 427 Private sector,
n = 780
p -Value
Mean ± SD Mean ± SD
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.
a p -Value calculated by using Mann–Whitney U test.
My institution has an online learning management system (LMS) or Web site where all information about online classes is available 3.19 ± 1.14 2.65 ± 1.12 <0.001 a
All key information about the course is available on the LMS or institution Web site 3.39 ± 1.11 2.88 ± 1.12 <0.001 a
All course readings, assignments, and lectures are available online 3.53 ± 1.17 2.67 ± 1.11 <0.001 a
Students are assisted in overcoming obstacles in accessing the classes or materials 3.14 ± 1.06 2.75 ± 0.99 <0.001 a
Time allotted for online classes is sufficient? 2.44 ± 1.01 2.31 ± 0.96 0.054
I am able to interact with teachers during online classes 3.06 ± 1.16 2.46 ± 1.12 <0.001 a
I am able to interact with teachers after online class in the Q&A session 2.44 ± 0.97 2.43 ± 1.04 0.496
Every individual is given a chance to participate and pitch in their ideas during online classes 3.13 ± 1.22 2.51 ± 1.08 <0.001 a
The teachers are well trained for online classes and are able to use the Video Conferencing App with ease 3.31 ± 1.11 2.84 ± 1.14 <0.001 a
Attending classes from home hampers my attention and focus 2.46 ± 1.17 2.6 ± 1.20 0.094
Online classes are equally or more informative as compared with active learning in campus 3.97 ± 1.08 3.74 ± 1.21 <0.01 a
Online learning fits in my schedules better than normal day to day classes 3.41 ± 1.21 3.43 ± 1.26 0.589
Demonstration of clinical/laboratory work by the instructor during online classes would help me learn in a better way 3.38 ± 1.30 3.41 ± 1.32 0.672
I would like to have these online sessions continued even after campus classes have started 3.92 ± 1.14 3.70 ± 1.27 <0.01 a