Role of Educational Technology and Media in Evaluating Educational Outcomes among Medical Students during Housemanship
Keywords:
Educational Technology, Media, Educational Outcomes, Evaluation, Medical Students, HousemanshipAbstract
The study investigated the role of educational technology and media in evaluating educational outcomes among medical students during housemanship at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital. The study was anchored by three objectives, research questions and research hypotheses. It employed a descriptive survey research design. The study was conducted at a University Teaching Hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. A sample of 400 medical students was selected for the study. The sampling technique employed was stratified random sampling. The primary instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered in person to the selected sample of medical students. Data collected from the questionnaires were analysed using descriptive statistics, specifically the mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study showed that students generally agreed on the effectiveness of various educational technologies and media in evaluating educational outcomes during their housemanship. Educational technology and media significantly influenced the learning outcomes of students during their housemanship. Furthermore, the study revealed several challenges in the implementation of educational technology and media for evaluation purposes. The study concluded that the role of educational technology and media in evaluating educational outcomes among medical students is both transformative and essential. However, it also highlights the necessity for a balanced approach that combines traditional educational evaluation methods with innovative technological solutions.
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