Developing Online Discussion Boards to Increase Student Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Khoshnevisan, Babak; Rashtchi, Mojgan

doi:10.21423/dlrpj-v4.a29

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“…The risk of social or financial inequality among students and varying levels of computer knowledge or ability among educators posed another complex issue [5]. Additionally, there were questions regarding the extent of student engagement in such courses [6]. Tudorie et al [7] highlighted technology's potential as a pivotal tool, not just in times of crisis, but also for re-shaping the education future by facilitating innovative and sustainable approaches towards more value creation.…”

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Online Learning and Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Education in Qatar

AlQashouti,

Yaqot,

Menezes

2024

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The COVID-19 pandemic instigated a sudden upheaval in the realm of education, significantly impacting students and educators across the globe. The primary objective of this study was to delve into the experiences of both students (in the learning) and educators (in the teaching) amidst the emergency shift to online education within the higher education system during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking Qatar as a case study. This research adopted a quantitative approach, utilizing surveys as the primary data collection instrument. Data were collected separately from both students and educators, with a sample size of 660 students and 103 educators participating. In both surveys, a five-point Likert scale was employed to record responses. The principal findings of this research indicated that both students and educators exhibited a high level of agreement when it came to their perceptions of the digital tools employed during the educational transition and the accompanying support provided. Conversely, educators expressed a moderate level of agreement concerning their perspectives on learning materials and examination methods. The findings underscore the urgent need for higher education institutions (HEI) to strategically leverage digital tools. Recognizing the centrality of technology, this strategic utilization becomes imperative to foster a supportive and resilient learning environment for future uncertainty scenarios of lockdown and social distancing.

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Online Learning and Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Education in Qatar

AlQashouti,

Yaqot,

Menezes

2024

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Virtual classes during COVID-19 pandemic: focus on university students’ affection, perceptions, and problems in the light of resiliency and self-image

Assi

Rashtchi

2022

Asian. J. Second. Foreign. Lang. Educ.

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Although online learning has been studied extensively over the last two decades, students’ feedback toward such classes during the COVID-19 pandemic seems essential due to their effects on the education systems. The present exploratory sequential mixed methods study aimed to address university students’ affection, perception, and problems in online courses during the pandemic considering their resiliency and self-image. A 37-item virtual class Affection Perceptions, Problems, Resiliency, and Self-image Questionnaire (APPRSQ) was developed, validated, and administered online to 252 university Translation and TEFL-major students. The results demonstrated that the APPRSQ is a valid and reliable data gathering instrument. The participants’ answers to APPRSQ indicated that they were resilient and could adapt to the new learning mode. However, they preferred face-to-face classes, though they believed online courses were inevitable during the pandemic. Such courses had some advantages, such as enhancing students’ technological knowledge and helping them become autonomous. The triangulated data obtained from interviews with 20 students were analyzed. The results could provide a further understanding of APPRSQ factors. The study suggests that teachers and educational authorities improve the quality of online classes.

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Developing Online Discussion Boards to Increase Student Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Online Learning and Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Education in Qatar

Online Learning and Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Education in Qatar

Virtual classes during COVID-19 pandemic: focus on university students’ affection, perceptions, and problems in the light of resiliency and self-image

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