Location-Linked QR Code as a Safe Tool for Recording Classroom Attendance During COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Medical Students

COVID-19 lockdowns affected educational programs. Online learning has suddenly become the main form of medical education. However, attendance enhances a student’s competency and professionalism. Rising student numbers and the COVID-19 pandemic make in-class learning challenging. This study investiga...

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Published inMedical science educator Vol. 32; no. 5; pp. 971 - 974
Main Authors Abdellatif, Hussein, Sirasanagandlae, Srinivasa Rao, AL-Mushaiqri, Mohamed, Sakr, Hussein F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer US 01.10.2022
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Education
Medical Education
Short Communication
Attendance
Medical students
QR code
Absenteeism
Location
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Summary:COVID-19 lockdowns affected educational programs. Online learning has suddenly become the main form of medical education. However, attendance enhances a student’s competency and professionalism. Rising student numbers and the COVID-19 pandemic make in-class learning challenging. This study investigates medical students’ perceptions of a recently implemented tool for recording attendance using a QR code that detects students’ location while scanning. An online questionnaire was designed to collect responses. One hundred thirty-two students completed the survey. Students agreed that the method was usable, reliable, accurate, secure, and convenient. This method should be investigated as a standard tool for attendance recording.
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ISSN:2156-8650
2156-8650
DOI:10.1007/s40670-022-01625-7