Virtual vs traditional seminar course evaluation among two groups of pharmacy students: An observational study

Abstract

Background: Distance learning in pharmacy schools has gained importance with the growth of technology which accelerated the pace of implementing virtual learning not only to prevent the spread of the virus but also to ensure continuity of education. Methods: A total of 102 students’ responses to the 8-questions survey were collected and analysed. The survey score was compiled for all questions to reflect the students’ satisfaction. In this study, we have used descriptive statistics to find the comparison between Class 2019 and Class 2020. Results: The virtual seminar model reported conveniently high satisfaction, unlike the conventional in-class seminar model. Conclusion: The college of pharmacy was successfully able to modify the seminar course while maintaining the quality of the course, with improved students’ satisfaction.