Student Perspectives of Online Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This exploratory study explores an array of student perceptions regarding their online learning experience. In the present circumstances where the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all fields of life, most educational institutions have resorted to online instruction and virtual meetings. The present study explored the variables contributing to student satisfaction with online teaching and learning effectiveness. Data were collected through an online survey. Python with Scikit-Learn was used for data analysis to implement regression functions and classify the data. The results of the study defined effective online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. In combination, eight criteria contributed to the definition: motivating students to accomplish, communicating effectively, meeting students' needs, providing access to a wide range of content, providing a well-organized course structure, providing numerous sources, providing explanatory feedback, and facilitating meaningful discussions. The results of the study are beneficial to understand what kind of factors contribute to student satisfaction concerning online transition during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also help them develop a future support plan to help youth cope with virtual classes and online instruction.

Determinants of Students' Satisfaction in an Online Environment in Portuguese Higher Education Institutions

“…However, in some cases, it is also possible to identify, exclusively or together with other elements, the analysis of barriers to implementation [18], the overall level of student satisfaction [8]- [12], [14], [15], the assessment of the quality of education [7], [13], the acquisition of knowledge or the ability to transfer the content of the courses [8], the perception of utility [15], the net benefits of the course [10] or even the loyalty of students [11], [15]. Furthermore, it can also be identified research on the critical success factors already developed in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic [5], [19]- [25].…”

Factors Influencing Parents’ Intention on Primary School Students’ Choices of Online Learning during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

“…Therefore, this study mainly explores the factors influencing primary school parents' choice of online learning and the mechanism of these factors in their choice intention in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Online learning (e-learning or distance learning) refers to the use of a variety of electronic media and communication technologies such as computers, websites, video conferencing, or virtual classrooms to achieve educational purposes [12,13]. Online learning is a significant way of learning.…”

“…Secondly, "perceived value" is a comprehensive evaluation of parents' online education experience. In previous literature on online learning and users' cognition and opinions, "satisfaction" is often used to express and measure learners' attitudes and opinions towards online learning [12,[26][27][28][29]. Therefore, the concept of satisfaction is used to represent "perceived value" in the model.…”

“…Therefore, the concept of satisfaction is used to represent "perceived value" in the model. There are many factors that affect learners' satisfaction [12]. This study divides these factors into two aspects: "perceived benefit" and "perceived sacrifice", as shown in Figure 1.…”

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