Skip to main content

Main menu

  • Home
  • Content
    • Latest
    • Archive
    • home
  • Info for
    • Authors
    • Reviewers
    • Subscribers
    • Institutions
    • Advertisers
    • Join SMJ
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Editorial Office
    • Editorial Board
  • More
    • Advertising
    • Alerts
    • Feedback
    • Folders
    • Help
  • Other Publications
    • NeuroSciences Journal

User menu

  • My alerts
  • Log in

Search

  • Advanced search
Saudi Medical Journal
  • Other Publications
    • NeuroSciences Journal
  • My alerts
  • Log in
Saudi Medical Journal

Advanced Search

  • Home
  • Content
    • Latest
    • Archive
    • home
  • Info for
    • Authors
    • Reviewers
    • Subscribers
    • Institutions
    • Advertisers
    • Join SMJ
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Editorial Office
    • Editorial Board
  • More
    • Advertising
    • Alerts
    • Feedback
    • Folders
    • Help
  • Follow psmmc on Twitter
  • Visit psmmc on Facebook
  • RSS
Research ArticleOriginal Article
Open Access

A comparative study of online learning in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic versus conventional learning

Safaa M. Hanafy, Mohammad I. Jumaa and Mostafa A. Arafa
Saudi Medical Journal March 2021, 42 (3) 324-331; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2021.42.3.20200741
Safaa M. Hanafy
From the Department of Anatomy (Hanafy, Jumaa), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University; from the Cancer Research Chair, Faculty of Medicine (Arafa), King Saud University Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Anatomy (Jumaa), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Asuit, Egypt.
MD
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
  • For correspondence: [email protected]
Mohammad I. Jumaa
From the Department of Anatomy (Hanafy, Jumaa), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University; from the Cancer Research Chair, Faculty of Medicine (Arafa), King Saud University Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Anatomy (Jumaa), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Asuit, Egypt.
MD
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
Mostafa A. Arafa
From the Department of Anatomy (Hanafy, Jumaa), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University; from the Cancer Research Chair, Faculty of Medicine (Arafa), King Saud University Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Anatomy (Jumaa), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Asuit, Egypt.
MD
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
  • Article
  • Figures & Data
  • eLetters
  • Info & Metrics
  • References
  • PDF
Loading

Article Figures & Data

Tables

    • View popup
    Table 1

    - Comparison of the student’s scores means for the scales: conventional teaching and examination versus online teaching and examination.

    ScalesScale mean ± SDPaired tP-value
    Conventional teaching35.4 ± 76.10.001
    Online teaching31.8 ± 8.3
    Conventional examination16.2 ± 3.44.70.001
    Online examination15 ± 3.8
    • View popup
    Table 2

    - Distribution of students scales’ statements for conventional teaching versus online teaching.

    Conventional Teachingn (%)Online Teachingn (%)P-value
    Do you receive enough training for using the online learning programs and improve your computer skill?117 (50.9)Do you receive enough training for using online learning to improve your computer skills during online teaching116 (50.4)0.9
    Do you have easy internet access to collect reliable information (learning resources) using technology?162 (70.4)Do you have easy internet access to collect information (learning resources) using technology in your college?145 (63.0)0.09
    Do you think conventional teaching improve the student collaboration and share in teamwork actions on the assigned tasks?132 (57.4)Do you think online teaching improve the student collaboration and share in teamwork actions on the assigned tasks?90 (39.1)0.001
    Do the ordinary attended college learning improve student mode & make the education behavior better?140 (60.9)Do online teaching improve student mode and make education behavior better?90 (39.1)0.001
    Do the conventional teaching improve brainstorming and critical thinking?122 (53.0)Do online teaching improve brainstorming and critical thinking?77 (33.5)0.001
    Do the conventional teaching increase the student’s sense of guidance and support?131 (57.0)Do online teaching increase the student’s sense of guidance and support?90 (39.1)0.001
    Do the ordinary attended college learning help in solving of administration problems?128 (55.7)Do online teaching help in solving of the administration problems?74 (32.2)0.001
    Do the conventional teaching improve the student share in teaching and student activities?137 (59.7)Do online teaching improve the student shares in teaching and student activities?82 (35.7)0.001
    Do the conventional teaching improve student shares in community activities and volunteer work during curfew?106 (46.1)Do online teaching improve the student shares in community activities and volunteer work during curfew?60 (26.1)0.001
    Do the conventional teaching improve the time consuming and decrease the time lost?110 (47.8)Do online teaching improve the time consuming and decrease the time lost?141 (61.3)0.001
    • View popup
    Table 3

    - Distribution of student’s scales’ statements for conventional examination versus online examination.

    Conventional examn (%)Online examn (%)P-value
    Do you think conventional exams easy to access?167 (72.6)Do you think the online exams easy to access?144 (62.6)0.02
    Do you think conventional exams get immediate feedback?92 (40.0)Do you think the online exams get immediate feedback?111 (48.3)0.07
    Do you think that the conventional exams have a sufficient time limit?114 (49.6)Do you think the online exams have a sufficient time limit?33 (14.3)0.001
    Do you agree that time was not wasted once the test was started since it had to be completed within a set time?104 (45.2)Do you agree that time was not wasted once the test was started since it had to be completed within a set time?71 (30.9)0.001
    Do you think the risks of cheating and fraud would be higher in conventional exams?50 (21.7)Do you think the risks of cheating and fraud would be higher in online exams?98 (42.6)0.001
    • View popup
    Table 4

    - Comparison of the staff scores’ means for the scales: conventional teaching and examination versus online teaching and examination.

    ScalesScale mean±SDPaired tP-value
    Conventional teaching41.8 ± 6.33.30.003
    Online teaching33.6 ± 74
    Conventional examination19.4 ± 32.60.01
    Online examination16.8 ± 2.4
    • View popup
    Table 5

    - Distribution of staff scales’ statements for conventional teaching versus online teaching.

    Conventional teachingn (%)Online teachingn (%)P-value
    I am available to my students in the college on a regular basis for questions and assistance.20 (90.9)I am online available to my students on a regular basis for questions and assistance.16 (72.7)0.001
    I use a variety of teaching strategies in the college to help my students learn.21 (95.5)I use a variety of online teaching strategies to help my students learn.15 (68.2)0.001
    I provide immediate, constructive feedback to students about assignments and questions.15 (68.2)I provide immediate, constructive feedback to students about assignments and questions.16 (72.7)0.29
    I enjoy conventional teaching approaches20 (90.9)I enjoy trying new online teaching approaches13 (59.1)0.001
    I communicate my expectations about participation, behavior, and work quality to my students21 (95.5)I communicate my expectations about participation, behavior, and work quality to my students.13 (59.1)0.001
    I expect conventional teaching to take more time than online teaching instruction, and I am prepared for it.18 (81.8)I expect online teaching to take more time than face-to-face instruction and I am prepared for it.4 (18.2)0.001
    Do you think conventional teaching improve the student collaboration and share in teamwork actions on the assigned tasks?17 (77.3)Do you think online teaching improve the student collaboration and share in teamwork actions on the assigned tasks?8 (36.4)0.001
    Do conventional teaching improve student mode and make educational behavior better?17 (77.3)Do online teaching improve student mode and make educational behavior better?4 (18.2)0.001
    Do the conventional teaching improve student skills and their development?20 (90.9)Do online teaching improve student skills and their development?5 (22.7)0.001
    Do the conventional teaching improves the time consuming and decrease the time lost?14 (63.6)Do online teaching improve the time consuming and decrease the time lost?13 (59.1)0.3
    • View popup
    Table 6

    - Distribution of staff scales’ statements for conventional examination versusonline examination.

    Conventional examn (%)Online examn (%)P-value
    Do you think conventional exams easy to access?18 (81.8)Do you think the online exams easy to access?12 (54.5)0.04
    Do you think conventional exams get immediate feedback?7 (31.8)Do you think the online exams get immediate feedback?20 (90.9)0.001
    Do you think the conventional exams have a sufficient time limit?20 (90.9)Do you think the online exams have a sufficient time limit?14 (63.6)0.03
    Do you agree that time was not wasted once the test was started since it had to be completed within a set time?17 (77.3)Do you agree that time was not wasted once the test was started since it had to be completed within a set time?11(50.0)0.06
    Do you think the risks of cheating and fraud would be higher in conventional exams?2 (9.1)Do you think the risks of cheating and fraud would be higher in online exams?19 (86.4)0.0001
PreviousNext
Back to top

In this issue

Saudi Medical Journal: 42 (3)
Saudi Medical Journal
Vol. 42, Issue 3
1 Mar 2021
  • Table of Contents
  • Index by author
Print
Download PDF
Email Article

Thank you for your interest in spreading the word on Saudi Medical Journal.

NOTE: We only request your email address so that the person you are recommending the page to knows that you wanted them to see it, and that it is not junk mail. We do not capture any email address.

Enter multiple addresses on separate lines or separate them with commas.
A comparative study of online learning in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic versus conventional learning
(Your Name) has sent you a message from Saudi Medical Journal
(Your Name) thought you would like to see the Saudi Medical Journal web site.
Citation Tools
A comparative study of online learning in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic versus conventional learning
Safaa M. Hanafy, Mohammad I. Jumaa, Mostafa A. Arafa
Saudi Medical Journal Mar 2021, 42 (3) 324-331; DOI: 10.15537/smj.2021.42.3.20200741

Citation Manager Formats

  • BibTeX
  • Bookends
  • EasyBib
  • EndNote (tagged)
  • EndNote 8 (xml)
  • Medlars
  • Mendeley
  • Papers
  • RefWorks Tagged
  • Ref Manager
  • RIS
  • Zotero
Share
A comparative study of online learning in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic versus conventional learning
Safaa M. Hanafy, Mohammad I. Jumaa, Mostafa A. Arafa
Saudi Medical Journal Mar 2021, 42 (3) 324-331; DOI: 10.15537/smj.2021.42.3.20200741
Twitter logo Facebook logo Mendeley logo
  • Tweet Widget
  • Facebook Like
  • Google Plus One
Bookmark this article

Jump to section

  • Article
    • Abstract
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Acknowledgment
    • Footnotes
    • References
  • Figures & Data
  • eLetters
  • References
  • Info & Metrics
  • PDF

Related Articles

  • No related articles found.
  • PubMed
  • Google Scholar

Cited By...

  • Comment on: A comparative study of online learning in response to the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic versus conventional learning.
  • Google Scholar

More in this TOC Section

  • Exploring communication challenges with children and parents among pharmacists in Saudi Arabia
  • Exploring hypothyroidism’s effects on lipid profiles
  • Assessment of asthma control levels in a tertiary hospital
Show more Original Article

Similar Articles

Keywords

  • ordinary and online teaching
  • basic medical science
  • college of medicine
  • COVID 19

CONTENT

  • home

JOURNAL

  • home

AUTHORS

  • home
Saudi Medical Journal

© 2025 Saudi Medical Journal Saudi Medical Journal is copyright under the Berne Convention and the International Copyright Convention.  Saudi Medical Journal is an Open Access journal and articles published are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License (CC BY-NC). Readers may copy, distribute, and display the work for non-commercial purposes with the proper citation of the original work. Electronic ISSN 1658-3175. Print ISSN 0379-5284.

Powered by HighWire