scholarly journals The effects of gender, educational level, and personality on online learning outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Author(s):  
Zhonggen Yu

AbstractWith the rampant pandemic of COVID-19, an increasing number of people are acquiring knowledge through online learning approaches. This study aims to investigate how to improve online learning effectiveness during this special time. Through a mixed design, this study revealed the effect of educational levels, gender, and personality traits on online learning outcomes. It was concluded that postgraduates (N = 599) outperformed undergraduates (N = 553) in online learning, learners (N = 1152) with strong personality traits such as agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to a new experience outperformed those with strong extraversion and neuroticism. Future research could improve interpersonal interactions and encourage learners to post words in the online discussion forum, focus on how to design scaffolding online learning and how to improve the quality and dynamic of the online contents, and highlight blended learning rather than either merely online or traditional face-to-face learning.

10.28945/4212 ◽  
2019 ◽  

[This Proceedings paper was revised and published in the 2019 issue of the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, Volume 16] Aim/Purpose: The flipped classroom approach is one of the most popular active learning approaches. This paper explores the effectiveness of a new pedagogy, known as FOCUSED, for postgraduate students. Background: The flipped classroom approach is a trendy blended learning pedagogy which capitalizes on the flexibility of online learning and the stimulating nature of face-to-face discussion. This article describes a pilot study involving post-graduate students who experienced the flipped classroom approach in one of their courses. Methodology: In additional to online activities, students adopted a newly learned approach to solve a related problem that was given by another group of students during classes. Quantitative data were collected from pre- and post-tests for both self-learned online materials and group discussion during classes so that the effectiveness of the flipped classroom pedagogy could be examined from the perspective of a holistic learning experience. Findings: It was found that the average scores for the post-test for the self-learned online video were much higher than for pre-test, even though the post-tests for both online and face-to-face learning were higher than the respective pre-tests. The qualitative data collected at the end of the flipped classroom activities further confirmed the value of the flipped classroom approach. Even though students could self-learn, more students valued peer interactions in the classroom more than the flexibility of online learning.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-116
Author(s):  
Sukardi Sukardi ◽  
Muhammad Hudan Rahmat

One of the effort to overcome the ineffectiveness of face-to-face learning is to extend the interaction outside the classroom framework. In this case, advances in information technology can be utilized. The use of technology that functions like classroom face-to-face is through online learning. This study aims to find out: (1) student perceptions of online learning (a Moodle platform); and (2) the effect of student perceptions of online learning on the learning outcomes of Vocational Theory course. The research object was 117 students. The data analysis being used were descriptive statistics and Kendall's tau. The results of the study indicate that online learning is an excellent medium to complement face-to-face learning. The contribution of the perception of learning outcomes found in this study is only 1.70%. It can be said that 98.0% of learning outcomes are determined by other factorsUpaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatasi masalah ketidak efektifan pembelajaran tatap muka adalah dengan membuat ekstensi berinteraksi di luar kelas. Dalam hal ini, kemajuan teknologi informasi dapat dimanfaatkan. Penggunaan teknologi informasi yang memiliki fungsi seperti layaknya tatap muka dalam kelas tersedia melalui pembelajaran online. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) persepsi mahasiswa terhadap pembelajaran online (plat form Moodle); dan (2) pengaruh persepsi mahasiswa pada pembelajaran online terhadap hasil belajar Teori Kejuruan. Objek penelitian berjumlah 117 orang mahasiswa. Teknik analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan Kendall's tau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran online merupakan media yang sangat baik untuk melengkapi pembelajaran tatap muka. Besarnya nilai kontribusi persepsi terhadap hasil belajar yang ditemukan dalam penelitian ini hanya 1,70%, atau 98,30% hasil belajar ditentukan oleh faktor lain.


2016 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Nahed Abdelrahman ◽  
Beverly J. Irby

Hybrid learning has been utilized as a transitional learning method to make advantage of both face-to-face and online learning platforms. In this article, the authors explored how faculty members perceive using simultaneously multiple platforms in higher education such as face-to-face, online, and hybrid platforms in teaching. In this study, the authors examined how faculty members defined hybrid learning. They also explored how the participants perceive both hybrid and online learning as vehicles for higher education advancement as well as strategies to attract more students to higher education. The purpose of this research was to develop an analytical overview of one of the learning approaches such as hybrid and its impact on higher education. The authors have interviewed ten faculty members in order to achieve this objective. The results illustrated that faculty members do not have one single definition of hybrid learning but rather they have multiple definitions. Faculty members also demonstrated that they support online learning because it achieves more accessibility to higher education, yet, they believe the face-to-face learning achieve more quality of education.


10.28945/4290 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 051-059
Author(s):  
Eugenia M. W. Ng

Aim/Purpose: The flipped classroom approach is one of the most popular active learning approaches. This paper explores the effectiveness of a new pedagogy, known as FOCUSED, for postgraduate students. Background: The flipped classroom approach is a trendy blended learning pedagogy which capitalizes on the flexibility of online learning and the stimulating nature of face-to-face discussion. This article describes a pilot study involving post-graduate students who experienced the flipped classroom approach in one of their courses. Methodology: In additional to online activities, students adopted a newly learned approach to solve a related problem that was given by another group of students during classes. Quantitative data were collected from pre- and post-tests for both self-learned online materials and group discussion during classes so that the effectiveness of the flipped classroom pedagogy could be examined from the perspective of a holistic learning experience. Findings: It was found that the average scores for the post-test for the self-learned online video were much higher than for pre-test, even though the post-tests for both online and face-to-face learning were higher than the respective pre-tests. The qualitative data collected at the end of the flipped classroom activities further confirmed the value of the flipped classroom approach. Even though students could self-learn, more students valued peer interactions in the classroom more than the flexibility of online learning.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Pri Ariadi Cahya Dinata ◽  
Suparwoto Suparwoto ◽  
Desy Kumala Sari

Scientific learning is difficult to be applied in an ideal way because of the lack of learning time. One of the solutions to overcome it is by using blended learning that integrated into problem-based learning. This study aims to comprehend the effectivity of problem-based online learning (PBOL) to improve learning outcomes, and it’s efficiency to reduce the time of face to face learning. The used media was WhatsApp because of its simplicity, and the students have been familiar with it. The seventy students of the 10th grade of SMAN 1 Kelua were being sampled in this study based on a saturation sampling technique and divided into three classes. This was a quasi-experimental study with single factor multiple-treatment design. The premier data of this study were learning outcomes and the total time of learning in the class. The data of learning outcomes were obtained by test and be analyzed by one-way ANOVA to detect the effect of PBOL on the learning outcomes. The data of learning time were gained by observation and documentation and be analyzed in a descriptive way to know the efficiency of PBOL. The analyzed result showed sig. value is 0.04, that is means PBOL, and PBL produces learning outcomes which have significantly different from conventional learning. On the other side, even the learning outcomes of PBOL is equal as learning outcomes of PBL, and it’s learning time is fewer than the PBL’s. From both of the facts, we can conclude that the PBOL assisted by WhatsApp is effective in enhancing learning outcomes and more efficient to be used.


Author(s):  
Nahed Abdelrahman ◽  
Beverly J. Irby

Hybrid learning has been utilized as a transitional learning method to make advantage of both face-to-face and online learning platforms. In this article, the authors explored how faculty members perceive using simultaneously multiple platforms in higher education such as face-to-face, online, and hybrid platforms in teaching. In this study, the authors examined how faculty members defined hybrid learning. They also explored how the participants perceive both hybrid and online learning as vehicles for higher education advancement as well as strategies to attract more students to higher education. The purpose of this research was to develop an analytical overview of one of the learning approaches such as hybrid and its impact on higher education. The authors have interviewed ten faculty members in order to achieve this objective. The results illustrated that faculty members do not have one single definition of hybrid learning but rather they have multiple definitions. Faculty members also demonstrated that they support online learning because it achieves more accessibility to higher education, yet, they believe the face-to-face learning achieve more quality of education.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Tyas Widyanti ◽  
Irdhan Epria Darma Putra

Abstract This study discusses the Implementation of Online Learning in SMP Negeri 7 Padang. This research is a qualitative research and it uses the descriptive analytic approach which tends to use theoretical basis analysis used to guide the focus to be in accordance with the facts in the field. The research data were collected through interviews done to informants. Based on the results of the research implemented in two meetings, the author concludes that the implementation of online learning of Cultural Arts in music ensemble material to class VII.1 SMP Negeri 7 Padang is the use of WhatsApp Group media recommended by the assistant principle of Curriculum of SMP Negeri 7 Padang to deal with online learning so that learning activities still can be constructed even in a remote condition. The planning of online learning of music ensemble material is not optimal because the teachers do not create lesson plans specifically for the online learning process. The implementation of online learning in Cultural Arts in class VII is in accordance with the lesson plans implemented during face-to-face learning in the classroom. The online learning of Cultural Arts of the ensemble music material continues to run smoothly despite the simple learning. The learning outcomes of Cultural Arts of music ensemble of class VII are less than optimal because the learning activities are constructed without paying attention to the standards related to the preparation of online learning materials.Key words: Online Learning, Music Ensembless


2021 ◽  
pp. 096452842110566
Author(s):  
Huijuan Mao ◽  
Linang Wang ◽  
Meng Qin ◽  
Jianzi Wei ◽  
Sheng Liu

Objective: Students have had to adapt to a “new normal” of online education at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This poses a considerable challenge to the conduct of online acupuncture courses. Here, we provide our experience and guidance for conducting an online experimental acupuncture course during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to compare the different perceptions of undergraduates to the educational environment between online and face-to-face learning approaches. Methods: This study included senior undergraduates majoring in acupuncture during the academic years 2015 (face-to-face) and 2020 (online only) for the Experimental Acupuncture course. A survey was conducted at the end of this course. The Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire was used to assess students’ perceptions. The results of students’ responses to online learning were compared with those assessed for face-to-face learning. Results: In total, 56/70 (80%) students in 2015 and 49/54 (91%) students in 2020 completed the questionnaire, respectively. Total DREEM scores were higher in the online learning group than in the face-to-face learning group (160.3 ± 21.9 vs 147.6 ± 17.9, p = 0.007), with improved students’ perceptions on four out of five dimensions (social self-perception, learning, atmosphere and academic self-perception). The positive aspects of their online learning experience included the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. The significant limitations of this course included the lack of practical classes. Conclusion: Students’ perceptions regarding the Experimental Acupuncture program were satisfactory for both online and face-to-face learning approaches, but even better with online learning. Online learning may be encouraged in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) education. However, a combination of face-to-face and online methods is likely to be required to maximize the benefits. We hope that our online Experimental Acupuncture program practices may assist in the development of online curricula for acupuncture during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Jurnal PenSil ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 120-129
Author(s):  
Endah Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Henita Rahmayanti ◽  
Ilmi Zajuli Ichsan

Abstrak Dalam  pembelajaran daring, banyak kendala yang dihadapi baik siswa maupun guru, hal ini dikarenakan  siswa dan guru tidak dapat berinteraksi seperti pada pembelajaran tatap muka sehingga siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam menangkap materi yang disampaikan oleh guru. Untuk mendapatkan hasil belajar yang sesuai dengan kriteria ketuntasan minimal, maka siswa dituntut untuk mandiri, mempunyai daya berpikir kritis dan motivasi belajar yang tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar korelasi/pengaruh antara berpikir kritis, motivasi belajar, dan hasil belajar siswa. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif korelatif, dengan analisis data menggunakan SPSS. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan sebaran angket melalui Google Form. Penelitian dilaksanakan di salah satu SMK Negeri di Jakarta dengan populasi siswa kelas X DPIB sebanyak 70 siswa dan sampel diambil 40 siswa. Hasil belajar yang di gunakan adalah hasil belajar nilai ketrampilan mata pelajaran Gambar Teknik yang diambil dari hasil nilai tugas selama satu semester. Hasil penelitian yang didapat ternyata kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa mempunyai korelasi dengan hasil belajar jika siswa memahami materi yang disampaikan oleh guru dan mempunyai media pembelajaran yang memadai, sedangkan semangat belajar mempunyai korelasi positif dengan derajat sedang dan signifikan terhadap hasil belajar. Jika semangat belajar tinggi, maka akan mendapatkan hasil belajar yang baik. Kata kunci: Pembelajaran Daring, Berpikir Kritis, Motivasi Belajar, Hasil Belajar Abstract In online learning there are many obstacles faced by both students and teachers, this is because students and teachers cannot interact as in face-to-face learning so that students have difficulty capturing the material presented by the teacher. To get learning outcomes that are in accordance with the minimum completeness criteria, students are required to be independent, have critical thinking power and high learning motivation. This study aims to determine how big the correlation/influence between critical thinking, learning motivation and student learning outcomes. The method used is quantitative correlation, with data analysis using SPSS. The research was conducted in one of the State Vocational High Schools in Jakarta with a population of students of class X DPIB and 40 students were taken as samples. The learning outcomes used are the results of learning the value of the Engineering Drawing subject skills taken from the results of the value of the assignment for one semester. The results of the study showed that students' critical thinking skills had a correlation with learning outcomes if students understood the material presented by the teacher and had adequate learning media. Meanwhile, the spirit of learning has a positive correlation with moderate and significant degrees of learning outcomes. If the enthusiasm for learning is high, it will get good learning outcomes. Keywords: Online Learning, Critical Thinking, Learning Motivation, Learning Outcomes


Author(s):  
Rima Abdul Razzaq ◽  
Tariq Al-Shaibani ◽  
Yahya Naguib

This an account of student feedback on the distance online tools adopted at the onset of the CoVid-19 pandemic for teaching the cardiovascular (CVS) Physiology to Year 2 medical students within a problem-based learning (PBL) medical curriculum. Students' achievement upon assessment of CVS Physiology theory content was also evaluated. Most students were ready for online learning in terms of the appropriate equipment and internet connectivity. Most students expressed preference for face-to-face learning of CVS Physiology, however they relied on recorded videos mainly for learning, instead of real-time attendance of Physiology learning activities. Most students also reported a negative experience of distance online learning of CVS Physiology during the lockdown, and only few students expressed connection with their instructor through the Physiology learning activities. Students undertaking online learning and examination during the pandemic achieved comparably to prior year's cohort of PBL students learning in-person and undertaking paper-based assessment. This indicates that our medical students preferred asynchronous learning during the pandemic confinement, and that they sufficiently achieved their learning outcomes in CVS Physiology, displaying resilience in their adaptation to the online learning and examination format.


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