A descriptive study to explore the benefits and barriers of online learning among students of selected medical college, Belagavi, Karnataka

Background of the study: E-learning is learning that uses technology and information. E-learning is a mandatory program for every lecturer, where institutions have stated that 40% of all learning is in the form of e-learning while 60% is direct face to face learning. The study was conducted with a descriptive approach that uses a differentiation model evaluation design. Data was obtained for this study by conducting questionnaire studies. Analysis of research data, namely the design aspects, installation process, and e-learning program products, will be conducted by comparing the suitability of the realization of achievements with the criteria set by the universities. Objectives: To explore the Benefits and barriers of online learning. Method: The obtained formal permission from the management authorities of the college. The 150 samples who met the inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling technique. The investigator introduced and explained the purpose of the study to the samples. the survey was conducted through structured questionnaire which was used to collect the demo-graphical variables and the variables to explore the perceptions, benefits and barriers of online learning was assessed by using multiple choice questionnaire and data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result •Benefits: The majority of 101 (67.3%) of them were opted technological skilled improved through online learning. The majority of 89 (59.3%) of them said the advantage of online learning is that they can read or watch their topics several times. •Barriers: Regarding the how online learning affected samples during covid -19 77(51.3%) said it was difficult to understand the concept. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of students wanted to learn from classroom learning as compared to e- learning.