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Table 1 Sentences and questions used to guide focus group discussions

From: A guide for evaluation of online learning in medical education: a qualitative reflective analysis

• From your previous experience, what is the role of institutional leadership in the success of online learning?

• What kind of resources did you feel were necessary to conduct a successful online learning experience in your school?

• What elements in the organizational bylaws need to be added or adapted to cope with the shift to online learning?

• What are the essentials for shifting face-to-face programs into online format?

• What are the elements required to create a motivating environment in online learning that ensures students’ engagement?

• In your opinion, what are the criteria of choosing effective online assessment?

• What are the most important evaluation criteria specific to online rather than face-to-face learning?

• What are the attributes/capabilities needed by faculty, students, and administration for online learning?