Issues on the Use of Online Learning: An Exploratory Study Among University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Distance Education during COVID-19 Pandemic: The Perceptions and Preference of University Students in Malaysia Towards Online Learning

“…However, the opposite result was obtained for interaction: A slightly higher percentage of respondents found interacting virtually with lecturers and students uncomfortable. This finding is in line with the multiple studies that highlighted social interaction as one of the barriers to remote education; thus, this element needs to be looked into when designing online courses to improve the impression of students with regard to distance education and enhance their learning experience [5], [7], [10]. Table IV summarizes the descriptive statistics for students' responses with regard to the challenges they experienced when learning remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic; this section comprised of eight questions.…”

“…Another research summarized and divided the learning barriers encountered by 670 medical students into five categories: technological issues, individual issues (such as health and challenges to adjust to the learning style), domestic issues (such as a non-conducive environment and family and financial problems), institutional barriers and community barriers [13]. In the context of Malaysia, 147 students from 16 universities expressed issues related to administration, social interactions, technical problems, Internet connection, learning time, learning support and motivation [7]. Lack of interaction was also pointed out in another research [5], [10].…”

“…This abrupt paradigm shift from traditional brick-andmortar learning to completely internet-based instruction greatly impacted everyone involved, particularly the students who registered for face-to-face education in campus, but, all of a sudden, had to switch from the conventional style of learning that they desired and had been accustomed to. Further, those residing in rural areas or in a non-conducive environment face greater challenges to learning efficiently online [7]. Educators and learning institutions also encountered difficulties in adapting to the sudden change [6], [8].…”

Students’ Learning Experience in Introduction to Drama Theatre Classes During COVID-19

“…Based on the findings, some students find it difficult to follow and understand the classes. Ilias et al (2020) also found that student's participation is greatly affected by their ability to understand the classes. In this case, lecturers need to play their part in ensuring students can understand by providing the necessary clarification to the student (Bhuasiri et al, 2012).…”

“…The phenomenon is similarly described in Simamora's study (2020), where he found that internet access is an essential factor in online learning continuity. Apart from Simamora (2020), Ilias et al (2020), in their study, concluded that the lack of internet connection had become a challenge for the students to cope with the classes. The students also feel the need for synchronous classes, which Ward et al (2010) discovered that students perceived synchronous classes to be better than asynchronous classes.…”