Medical Student Motivation to Work in E-learning

Authors

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

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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Author Biographies

  • Baiba Druvmale-Druvleja, Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia
    Mg.sc.sal.
  • Linda Alondere, Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia
    Mg.paed.
  • B. Vovere, Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia
    Student
  • I. Biteniece, Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia
    Student
  • J. Lure, Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia
    Student
  • A. Taurene, Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia
    Student
  • V. Ozols, Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia
    Student

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Published

2015-07-24

How to Cite

Druvmale-Druvleja, B., Alondere, L., Vovere, B., Biteniece, I., Lure, J., Taurene, A., & Ozols, V. (2015). Medical Student Motivation to Work in E-learning. SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 2, 300-311. https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2014vol2.650