Recent Trends in Physiotherapy Learning Resources and Stakeholder Perceptions – a Case Study

Abstract

The educational methodology has evolved rapidly over the past decades. The library plays a significant role in information gathering and sharing among users. The tools of Information and Communication Technology ICT like the Internet and electronic information resources and their use are common and popular due to their easy accessibility and multi-modal presentation which appeals to various learners. These tools have also significantly impacted the academic activities of faculty members researchers students and other health sciences professionals. A significant transition is seen in users approach to and seeking information. In such an academic environment our College of Physiotherapy has undertaken to provide a large number of electronic resources over the past five years. This case study attempts to explore the perceptions of students faculty and research scholars on these resources using a questionnaire modified from a published source. The questionnaire was administered to all the college students and faculty and the responses were categorized and described. Overall the perceptions of e-learning resources were positive among students with PG students being more likely to use them