Table 6. A Kruskal–Wallis test results (p < 0.05): year-wise comparison of IMS perceptions of online classes.
| Survey questions | First year, n = 113 | Second year, n = 125 | Third year, n = 248 | Fourth year, n = 496 | Fifth year, n = 125 | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| My institution has an online learning management system (LMS) or Web site where all information about online classes is available | 2.90 ± 1.26 | 2.85± 1.28 | 2.97± 1.24 | 2.93± 1.26 | 2.98 ± 1.28 | 0.882a |
| All key information about the course is available on LMS or the institution Web site | 2.87 ± 1.33 | 2.83 ± 1.34 | 2.94 ± 1.30 | 2.90 ± 1.29 | 2.96 ± 1.32 | 0.915a |
| All course readings, assignments, and lectures are available online | 3.11 ± 1.24 | 3.09 ± 1.25 | 3.14 ± 1.22 | 3.14 ± 1.19 | 3.15 ± 1.24 | 0.996a |
| Students are assisted in overcoming obstacles in accessing the classes or materials | 2.95± 1.18 | 2.96± 1.18 | 3.08± 1.16 | 3.03± 1.10 | 3.05 ± 1.12 | 0.812a |
| Time allotted for online classes is sufficient | 3.13 ± 1.16 | 3.11 ± 1.18 | 3.15 ± 1.12 | 3.16 ± 1.13 | 3.16 ± 1.15 | 0.994a |
| I am able to interact with teachers during online classes | 3.03 ± 1.31 | 2.96 ± 1.36 | 2.99 ± 1.35 | 3.00 ± 1.31 | 2.96 ± 1.40 | 0.995a |
| I am able to interact with teachers after online class in the Q&A session | 2.99 ± 1.36 | 2.97 ± 1.35 | 2.89 ± 1.36 | 2.95 ± 1.31 | 2.99 ± 1.37 | 0.946a |
| Every individual is given a chance to participate and pitch in their ideas during online classes | 2.72 ± 1.33 | 2.69 ± 1.34 | 2.74 ± 1.34 | 2.81 ± 1.29 | 2.85 ± 1.33 | 0.759a |
| The teachers are well trained for online classes and are able to use the video conferencing app with ease | 2.97 ± 1.46 | 2.85 ± 1.52 | 2.76 ± 1.52 | 2.84 ± 1.44 | 2.85 ± 1.50 | 0.793a |
| Attending classes from home hampers my attention and focus | 3.38 ± 1.38 | 3.46 ± 1.50 | 3.34 ± 1.39 | 3.41 ± 1.38 | 3.43 ± 1.38 | 0.854a |
| Online classes are equally or more informative as compared with active learning on campus | 1.88 ± 1.24 | 1.85 ± 1.21 | 1.84 ± 1.21 | 1.97 ± 1.25 | 1.96 ± 1.28 | 0.579a |
| Online learning fits in my schedules better than a typical day to day classes | 1.84 ± 1.18 | 1.81 ± 1.13 | 1.77 ± 1.13 | 1.89 ± 1.16 | 1.93 ± 1.22 | 0.621a |
| Demonstration of practical/clinical/lab work by the instructor during online classes would help me learn in a better way | 2.00 ± 1.35 | 1.98 ± 1.33 | 1.95 ± 1.32 | 2.08 ± 1.33 | 2.05 ± 1.35 | 0.647a |
| I would like to have these online sessions continued even after campus classes have started | 1.77 ± 1.23 | 1.79 ± 1.20 | 1.87 ± 1.26 | 1.82 ± 1.25 | 1.84 ± 1.26 | 0.930a |
Notes:
a
p-Value calculated by using Kruskal–Wallis test.
SD, standard deviation.