Medical Student Motivation to Work in E-learning

Baiba Druvmale-Druvleja; Linda Alondere; B. Vovere; I. Biteniece; J. Lure; A. Taurene; V. Ozols

doi:10.17770/sie2014vol2.650

Authors

Baiba Druvmale-Druvleja Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia (LV)
Linda Alondere Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia (LV)
B. Vovere Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia (LV)
I. Biteniece Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia (LV)
J. Lure Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia (LV)
A. Taurene Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia (LV)
V. Ozols Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia (LV)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2014vol2.650

Keywords:

e-Learning, e-studies, motivational factor, technology adoption, medical students

Abstract

Nowadays information technology is widley used in studying process thus enabling students to acquire knowledge in a convenient place and time. It is a novel approach and a challenge for both – the students and the faculty of Latvian University Riga Medical College (LU RMK). In order to provide and develope e-learning environment LU RMK has launched a Project whose main objective is „to develop guidelines and video training materials in the e-environment for students and faculty staff in order to provide a more efficient studying process”. Implementation of the project has been started with a pilot study „Medical students’ motivation to work in e-environment”, designed to explore students’ motivation and factors affecting the work of the e environment. Methods: A pilot study using a quantitative method – a survey. To achieve the goal 209 students have been surveyed in the LU RMK.

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