Table 5 Consensus statements for all students measured twice, at midterm (fall 2020- time 1) and at the end of term (winter 2021-time 2), during the anatomy and physiology course.

From: A longitudinal Q-study to assess changes in students’ perceptions at the time of pandemic

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Statement

Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

6

I find that there is not much distinction between synchronous labs and tutorials

1 (-2)

2 (4)

4 (2)

10

I think that virtual specimens do not replace the physical presence of specimens

2 (4)

5 (5)

4 (5)

44

I have difficulty understanding and practicing for the bellringer using the virtual specimens

3 (3)

4 (0)

3 (1)

23

I like that the asynchronous lectures allow me to stop, rewind, and listen to lectures multiple times

2 (4)

4 (4)

3 (4)

12

I think there should be transcripts for asynchronous lectures

4 (5)

2 (1)

2 (1)

14

I think there should be a standard set of slides/specimens that all groups will cover in synchronous labs and tutorials

1 (3)

3 (3)

2 (1)

21

I believe the transition to online school has removed the opportunity to learn from and communicate with other students

1 (3)

0 (2)

0 (3)

1

I feel that the expectations for the peer teachers/presentations are unclear

 − 1 (− 3)

0 (− 2)

 − 1 (− 1)

34

I think I would perform better on an in-person exam than an online exam

 − 1 (0)

 − 1 (− 1)

 − 2 (− 2)

3

Asynchronous lab modules were critical to my understanding of anatomy

 − 4 (− 4)

 − 2 (− 2)

 − 2 (− 3)

31

I prefer online learning compared to the in-person format

 − 5 (− 5)

 − 3 (− 2)

 − 3 (− 5)

16

I find the synchronous sessions to be a toxic environment because some students will try to show off

 − 3 (− 4)

 − 4 (− 5)

 − 4 (− 5)

7

Watching lectures was a waste of my time

 − 3 (− 5)

 − 5 (− 5)

 − 5 (− 4)

  1. Score ranges from − 5 to + 5 and negative scores indicate disagreement.