University students’ perceptions on e-Learning: Cross-study in Portugal and Italy

Bastos, Susana Adelina Moreira Carvalho; Silva, Manuel Moreira da; Caggiano, Valeria

doi:10.18844/cjes.v16i5.6346

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“…Key findings support previous research on remote learning which highlighted the challenges associated with navigating the new screen-based, remote, digital landscape [ 6 ]. These included limited peer and teacher interaction, [ 6 ] and issues with motivation and engagement [ 7 ]. Closure of institutional facilities such as libraries, study spaces and cafes [ 11 ] impacted on ability to access pre-recorded learning content and online assessments.…”

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“…Similar to the current study, Bastos et al [ 6 ] surveyed Italian and Portuguese student perceptions of their transition to remote delivery of learning and teaching during the pandemic. Their study reported that students perceived learning was ‘not the same’ as prior classroom experiences due to a disconnect between students and staff, which impacted motivation.…”

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confidence: 72%

“…Survey studies were deployed across the sector to capture the student experience of this transition to online learning, and the early indications were that the transition to online learning was associated with many negative experiences for students. For example, students reported dissatisfaction with a lack of peer and teacher interaction, and the challenges of engaging exclusively via a screen [ 6 ]. Motivation and focus decreased, while students were more distractable [ 7 ].…”

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The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent national lockdowns resulted in drastic changes to the way that higher education was delivered. A mixed-methods research study was conducted to explore university students’ perceptions of online learning during the 2020/21 academic year. Students from across all Welsh higher education institutions were invited to participate. First, a series of focus groups (n = 13) were conducted to explore students’ experiences of online learning during the pandemic. Two were conducted in Welsh, the remaining eleven in English. Thematic analysis led researchers to develop eight key themes: Seeking the positives, Facilitators to learning, Barriers to learning, Lost sense of community, Let down by University, Workload, Assessment, and Health and well-being. These themes informed the design of a quantitative survey which was completed by 759 students. It was found that students were largely satisfied with the quality of online learning, however there were specific challenges associated with a lack of community, wellbeing concerns, and challenges with loneliness and isolation. Data from the focus groups and survey informed recommendations for practice in three key categories; teaching practice, institutional level recommendations, and student health and wellbeing considerations.

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“…It started long before COVID-19 but became widespread due to the emergency lockdown. In fact, Bastos [3] studied the perceptions, barriers, and opportunities of e-learning from Portuguese students during this context. However, despite the fact that e-learning is quite present in Portugal, especially in higher education, there are no references to the involvement of Portuguese academic libraries in this process.…”

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E-Learning Enhancement through Multidisciplinary Teams in Higher Education: Students, Teachers, and Librarians

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The societal disturbance created by the rapid outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the entire globe, profoundly affecting all levels of education. The challenge presented by COVID-19 is broad, rapidly evolving, and complex; it threatens everyone’s well-being, the global economy, the environment, and all societal and cultural standards and our daily activities. Throughout the Coronavirus outbreak and any future lockdowns, it is crucial that the needs of students be ultimately and regularly met and that they are supported effectively. We intend to address skill shortages and mismatches, particularly regarding the readiness to teach in an online environment that encourages flexible and innovative learning. The main contribution of this paper is addressing this subject with an integrated vision of three different players in higher education: students, teachers and librarians. Using the Technology Adoption Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), a conceptual model was developed to explain both the behavior and intentions of users when using e-learning systems. Among Portuguese students, 91% of e-learning satisfaction can be attributed to perceived usefulness, actual use, and personal considerations. For educators, satisfaction appears to be mostly dependent on perceived usefulness and usability, while librarians’ satisfaction is negatively dependent on technological factors. Students’ actual use of technology is 89% dependent on organizational and technological variables. However, the actual use by teachers appears to be primarily dependent on personal and technological factors. Similarly, 91% of the variability of the use of e-learning tools by librarians can be explained by organizational, personal and technological factors, with the personal factors having a negative impact on the actual use.

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University students’ perceptions on e-Learning: Cross-study in Portugal and Italy

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

A pragmatic evaluation of university student experience of remote digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on lessons learned for future practice

A pragmatic evaluation of university student experience of remote digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on lessons learned for future practice

E-Learning Enhancement through Multidisciplinary Teams in Higher Education: Students, Teachers, and Librarians

New Trends in Education: Humanistic Management for Ethics Manager

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