A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia
Healthcare education providers are eager to apply technologies in teaching and learning activities; however, students are the consumers in higher education, and their opinion and experience should be considered. We performed a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies to help inform our understanding of...
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| author | Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah Wan Yunus, Farahiyah Cheema, Manraj Singh Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha Chan, Choong Foong Wei, Han Hong Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif |
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| description | Healthcare education providers are eager to apply technologies in teaching and learning activities; however, students are the consumers in higher education, and their opinion and experience should be considered. We performed a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies to help inform our understanding of Southeast Asian healthcare students’ perceptions and experience of technology-based teaching and learning in their education. Our search strategy located 1599 articles from a dozen electronic research databases. Articles were analyzed for quality using the Hawker’s Evidence Appraisal Tool, and 23 qualitative studies were included in the final meta-synthesis. Technologies investigated largely involved online or blended learning, with fewer exploring virtual reality, simulations, telehealth, game-based learning, and videos. Three overarching themes were synthesized: (i) culture does matter in the implementation of technology-based learning; (ii) the values and limitations of technology used for learning; and (iii) technology is part of daily life and creates new challenges in education. Technology is an asset to enhance the learning experience, but educators must be aware of its limitations. Pre-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) studies were more focused on technology and product, and were optimistically reported, whereas COVID-19–spanning studies focused on life experience and paid more attention to reporting on the inherent challenges. The educational approaches, theories, cultural aspects, and availability of facilities all play a vital role in steering successful technology use in learning. |
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| spelling | upm-1001822024-07-15T02:56:00Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100182/ A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah Wan Yunus, Farahiyah Cheema, Manraj Singh Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha Chan, Choong Foong Wei, Han Hong Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif Healthcare education providers are eager to apply technologies in teaching and learning activities; however, students are the consumers in higher education, and their opinion and experience should be considered. We performed a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies to help inform our understanding of Southeast Asian healthcare students’ perceptions and experience of technology-based teaching and learning in their education. Our search strategy located 1599 articles from a dozen electronic research databases. Articles were analyzed for quality using the Hawker’s Evidence Appraisal Tool, and 23 qualitative studies were included in the final meta-synthesis. Technologies investigated largely involved online or blended learning, with fewer exploring virtual reality, simulations, telehealth, game-based learning, and videos. Three overarching themes were synthesized: (i) culture does matter in the implementation of technology-based learning; (ii) the values and limitations of technology used for learning; and (iii) technology is part of daily life and creates new challenges in education. Technology is an asset to enhance the learning experience, but educators must be aware of its limitations. Pre-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) studies were more focused on technology and product, and were optimistically reported, whereas COVID-19–spanning studies focused on life experience and paid more attention to reporting on the inherent challenges. The educational approaches, theories, cultural aspects, and availability of facilities all play a vital role in steering successful technology use in learning. Springer Link 2022-05-07 Article PeerReviewed Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah and Wan Yunus, Farahiyah and Cheema, Manraj Singh and Abdul Hamid, Hafizah and Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli and Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha and Chan, Choong Foong and Wei, Han Hong and Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif (2022) A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia. Medical Science Educator, 32. pp. 657-677. ISSN 2156-8650 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40670-022-01564-3? 10.1007/s40670-022-01564-3 |
| spellingShingle | Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah Wan Yunus, Farahiyah Cheema, Manraj Singh Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha Chan, Choong Foong Wei, Han Hong Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia |
| title | A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia |
| title_full | A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia |
| title_fullStr | A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia |
| title_full_unstemmed | A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia |
| title_short | A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia |
| title_sort | meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in southeast asia |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100182/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100182/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100182/ |