Moodle and Online Learning in Pakistani Medical Universities: An opportunity worth exploring in higher education and research.
Aamir Raoof Memona, Farooq Azam Rathoreb
- aInstitute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah
- bDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
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Abstract
Medical education and pedagogy have undergone a massive change in the 21st century. Still, there is a lack of computer-assisted learning in most of the Pakistani medical schools. Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (Moodle), is a user-friendly, online learning management system that is being used globally in teaching online courses to undergraduates, residents and doctoral students. Many international universities and medical institutes have integrated Moodle in their medical education and literature supports the use and importance of such tools. Still very few Pakistani medical schools are utilizing Moodle and similar blended-learning approaches in medical education. We recommend that Pakistani medical schools should consider using Moodle as an online learning platform to promote blended-learning in order to enhance the training of students and faculty, and improving their standards in line with the international standards.
TL;DRPakistani medical schools should consider using Moodle as an online learning platform to promote blended-learning in order to enhance the training of students and faculty, and improving their standards in line with the international standards. (Semantic Scholar)