Sudden Transition of Pharmacy Education from Traditional to Distance Learning in the Era of COVID-19: Action Steps of a Leading Pharmacy School in Iraq

Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

ARTICLE

Kawther K. Ahmed¹  Salema S. Salman²  Wafaa A. Abbas³  Shahad W. Alkaisy⁴  Sarmed H. Kathem⁵ 

[1] Faculty and Examination Committee Member, College of Pharmacy, University of Baghdad;Faculty and Ibn Sina Unit for E-learning Head, College of Pharmacy, University of Baghdad;Faculty and Ibn Sina Unit for E-learning Member, College of Pharmacy, University of Baghdad;Media Unit Head, College of Pharmacy, University of Baghdad;Dean of the College of Pharmacy, University of Baghdad

关键词: E-learning;    COVID-19;    online education;    pharmaceutical education;   

DOI  :  10.31351/vol29iss2pp271-278

学科分类：计算机网络和通讯

来源: College of Pharmacy University of Baghdad

【 摘 要 】

Education around the world has been negatively affected by the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Many institutions had to adopt distance learning in compliance with the enforced safety measures. Distance learning might work well for settings with stable internet connections, professional technical teams, and basic implementation of technology in education. In contrast, distance learning faces serious challenges in less fortunate settings with inferior infrastructure. This report aims to shed light on the immediate action steps taken at a leading pharmacy school in Iraq to accommodate for the enforced changes in pharmacy education. The University of Baghdad - College of Pharmacy went from less than minimal technology implementation to full distance learning in a remarkable time frame. Pharmacy students were able to finish academic year requirements and move on with the program. Final year students will graduate on time as competent pharmacists.

【 授权许可】

CC BY