scholarly journals The The Impact of Demographic Characteristics on Academic Performance: Face-to-Face Learning Versus Distance Learning Implemented to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-110
Author(s):  
Ghaleb Ghaleb A. El Refae ◽  
Abdoulaye Kaba ◽  
Shorouq Eletter
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Al Ain ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Impact

The spread of COVID-19 presents an opportunity for many educational institutions to implement distance learning and ensure the provision of educational resources and services, secure income and revenues, and contribute to the control and prevention of the coronavirus. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of demographic characteristics on academic performance. Students’ grades and grade point averages (GPA) were collected from the Admission and Registration Unit, Al Ain University in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The data were used to measure academic performance in face-to-face (F2F) learning and distance learning (DL) implemented by the university to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Statistical analysis including the Mann-Whitney test, Spearman’s rho test, and a regression test were used to answer research questions and verify hypotheses. Students demonstrated better academic performance in DL than F2F learning. It was found that the number of weak students in F2F learning dropped sharply by more than 11% in DL. Demographic characteristics demonstrated a significant impact on students’ academic performance and predicted at least 7.4% variation in F2F learning and DL. Findings of the study support the model developed by Tinto (1975) which proposed the impact of student’s attributes, experiences, and family backgrounds on academic performance. The findings suggest non-DL institutions should continue offering DL side-by-side with F2F learning programs.

scholarly journals A Statistical Analysis Of The Performance Distance Learning Students And The Full-Time Students At The University Of Lagos

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Johnson Ademola Adewara ◽  
Ismail Adedeji Adeleke ◽  
Rotimi Kayode Ogundeji ◽  
Edesiri Bridget Ahani
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Cumulative Grade Point Average ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The University

The study compares the performance of distance learning students with full-time students in a traditional face-to-face learning environment. This study is one aspect of a larger research project designed to gain insight into factors that may influence the performance of distance learning students. The data used in the study represent the graduating GPA (Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). The result showed that students of Distance Learning Institute (DLI) performed better in business administration than the mainstream students, while the mainstream accounting students perform better than the DLI accounting students. Results indicated that there was a statistically significant difference in final grades of these groups of students.

A simplified virtual power system lab for distance learning and ABET accredited education systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 002072092199706
Author(s):  
Omar Mohamed ◽  
Zain Bitar ◽  
Alla Abu-Sultaneh ◽  
Wejdan Abu Elhaija
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Power System ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Power Engineering ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Face To Face Learning

COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on higher education worldwide. In particular, the situation can be more crucial for electrical power engineering education due to the importance of the direct relationship between the students and their instructor embodied in the campus’ classroom interaction and the requisite face-to-face learning. Apparently, e-learning instructional design has provided a fairly accepted solution through online lectures and exams for power engineering courses. Nevertheless, the difficulty persists in moving the experiment equipment of the laboratories to the homes of the students since most experiments were likely to be carried out on the University campus’ dedicated power system panels. An urgent and reduced cost solution is therefore needed. This paper introduces a shortcut design method as a compensatory solution at no extra cost, which during this challenging period is suitable for teaching power system labs and also suitable for full online education programs. The work presented in the paper goes beyond that to discuss the relevance to ABET student outcomes. Two experiments are presented in the PowerWorld Simulator environment with systematic steps to facilitate the expansion of the rest of the laboratory experiments. The method is based on the simulation of a textbook example and the verification of results from another textbook followed by a discussion of the relevant students' outcomes of ABET. The paper may be used as an educational guide for instructors in the following academic year in institutions that embrace distance learning programs.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Internet and Mobile Applications in English Language Learning for Health Sciences’ Students in a University in the United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-197
Author(s):  
Omnia Ibrahim Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Internet Applications ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Learning English

This study investigates the impact of internet and mobile applications on enhancing students’ language skills. It examines the students’ opinion regarding English online learning using the different internet or mobile applications. The participants were approximately 80 students from RAK Medical and Health Sciences University located in Ras Al Khaimah in The United Arab Emirates. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. The results revealed that internet applications have a positive impact on learning English as a foreign language. Students’ attitudes towards using internet applications for learning English scored very high in certain areas, while the impact was lower in some other areas that is related to speaking, listening or to group discussions. Based on these results, the researcher suggests that internet applications can be activated at all stages of English language learning and teaching. The implementation of mobile and internet applications is recommended together with the face-to-face learning as a sort of blended learning. It can be budget friendly for universities and at the same time effortless for the students as long as it gives the same impact as face-to-face learning. Therefore, the significance of the study is to try to utilize the best online technological method for teaching and learning English Language that is useful to instructors, institutions as well as students.

scholarly journals The Impact of Contact Sessions and Discussion Forums on the Academic Performance of Open Distance Learning Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Olivier
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Forum ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Discussion Forums ◽  
Online Discussion Forum ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Examination Preparation

<p class="3">This study investigated the impact of face-to-face contact sessions and online discussion forums on the academic performance of students at an Open Distance Learning (ODL) university (N = 1,015). <em>t</em>-Tests for independent samples indicated that students who attended a written assignment preparation contact session performed significantly better in the written assignment than those students who did not attend this contact session [<em>t</em>(813) = 4.64, p = 0.00]; students who attended an examination preparation contact session did not perform significantly better in the examination than those students who did not attend this contact session [<em>t</em>(892) = 1.12, p = 0.26]; while students who used an online discussion forum performed significantly better in the final examination than those students who did not use this forum [<em>t</em>(1,013) = 4.04, p = 0.00]. Reasons for these mixed results are subsequently discussed. The study also found that the attendance of contact sessions and the utilisation of an online discussion forum by students were extremely low, and possible reasons for this are also given. Implications for the use of contact sessions and online discussion forums to improve the academic performance of ODL students are also discussed.</p>

scholarly journals Analisis pembelajaran daring siswa sekolah menengah atas di Kecamatan Mranggen kelas XI di tengah Pandemi Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-247
Author(s):  
Jayanti Gustia Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This research is motivated by the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia which has an impact on the economic inequality of society and also the impact of education which hinders the learning process. This has led to a new learning method called online learning or distance learning which is now being implemented by the government. Students are required to take online learning because the Covid-19 pandemic does not allow students to take face-to-face learning with the teacher. The purpose of this study is to analyze online learning in Upper Middle School Students in the Mranggen District. The method used in this research is the descriptive qualitative method. Test the validity of the data using validity and credibility tests. The data analysis used is reduction, display data, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results of this study indicate that online learning or distance learning has many advantages and disadvantages experienced by students, parents, and physical education teachers in SMA Mranggen District. In its strength, students know more about information technology or what is called IT. The drawback of online learning itself is that the limited facilities and infrastructure that are owned by the teacher and students make learning less optimal. The conclusion of this research is that research can get results that the Covid-19 pandemic has advantages and disadvantages of online learning from Physical Education and Health in Mranggen District.

scholarly journals Use of WhatsApp Group as Learning Media in Higher Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 400-410
Author(s):  
Agus Susilo ◽  
Andriana Sofiarini
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Impact

education in the current Covid-19 pandemic era must be shifted from face-to-face learning systems to distance learning. This online learning requires suitable and appropriate media without reducing the quality of learning. The purpose of this research is the use of WhatsApp Group as a learning medium in universities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used is quantitative research methods. The instrument in this quantitative research is a research questionnaire. To find out the number of research results, it is known by knowing the percentage. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education, namely the existence of Covid-19, has changed the education system in Indonesia from various levels. Online learning was carried out after the ban on face-to-face learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Online learning is carried out by utilizing online media that is relevant to needs. WhatsApp Group as a learning media in Higher Education, which is an online media commonly used in the communication process during a pandemic, was chosen to be used as a medium to support the distance learning system. WhatsApp Group apart from having powerful features, is also easy to reach and cheap in terms of data packages used for distance learning. WhatsApp Group media is a recommendation in the implementation of online learning today. The conclusion is that in the current pandemic era, online distance learning systems must use appropriate and comfortable online media without reducing their quality. WhatsApp is an online learning solution during the pandemic.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Internet and Mobile Applications in English Language Learning for Health Sciences’ Students in a University in the United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omnia Ibrahim Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Internet Applications ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Learning English

This study investigates the impact of internet and mobile applications on enhancing students’ language skills. It examines the students’ opinion regarding English online learning using the different internet or mobile applications. The participants were approximately 80 students from RAK Medical and Health Sciences University located in Ras Al Khaimah in The United Arab Emirates. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. The results revealed that internet applications have a positive impact on learning English as a foreign language. Students’ attitudes towards using internet applications for learning English scored very high in certain areas, while the impact was lower in some other areas that is related to speaking, listening or to group discussions. Based on these results, the researcher suggests that internet applications can be activated at all stages of English language learning and teaching. The implementation of mobile and internet applications is recommended together with the face-to-face learning as a sort of blended learning. It can be budget friendly for universities and at the same time effortless for the students as long as it gives the same impact as face-to-face learning. Therefore, the significance of the study is to try to utilize the best online technological method for teaching and learning English Language that is useful to instructors, institutions as well as students.

USE OF BLENDED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION – SOME EXPERIENCES

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
R J Singh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Made In

This article reports on the use of blended learning in higher education. Blended learning has become popular in higher education in recent years. It is a move beyond traditional lecturing to incorporate face-to-face learning with e-learning, thereby creating a blend of learning experiences. The problem is that learning in higher education is complex and learning situations differ across contexts. Whilst there is face-to-face contact at some institutions, others offer distance learning or correspondence learning. In each context, the mode of learning may differ. The challenge is to cater for various learning opportunities through a series of learning interactions and to incorporate a blended approach. The aim of this study was to examine various ways of defining blended learning in different contexts. This was done through an examination of experiences of the use of blended learning in different higher education contexts. The study presents a case of blended learning in a postgraduate course. The experiences from all these cases are summarised and conclusions and recommendations are made in the context of blended learning in higher education in South Africa.

scholarly journals Distance Learning in Greece during Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. p69
Author(s):  
Apostolou George ◽  
Papatsimpas Achilleas ◽  
Gounas Athanasios ◽  
Gkouna Ourania
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Statistical Hypothesis ◽  
Hypothesis Tests ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Future ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Restrictive Measures

The purpose of this study is to investigate the reaction of Greeks to this new educational reality due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Since the first restrictive measures were implemented in March 2020in Greece, distance learning has become a dynamic part of people’s daily lives with the prospect of remain in gas such in the future. A total of N=170 students, parents, teachers, civil servants, private sector employees who were involved in the distance learning process either as instructors or as students in the period of Covid-19 pandemic in Greece, were selected with the use of snowball sampling. A questionnaire using demographic and satisfaction related variables was completed by the respondents, namely citizens across Greece, based on a Likert scale questionnaire which is a useful and multidimensional instrument, to assess satisfaction within the time frame from July 7, 2020 to October 20, 2020; the period when there occurred a loosening in the restrictive measures between the two lockdowns in Greece. It was investigated how the demographic factors, specifically gender, age, occupation, and place of residence, influence the attitude of the respondents towards synchronous and asynchronous distance learning as well as their intention to continue using online education services in the future after the lifting of the restrictive measures. Additionally, the customers’ preferences concerning the most enjoyable distance learning experience were examined, so that they will be available to the distance learning program designers. Descriptive statistical analysis and non-parametric statistical hypothesis tests were conducted in SPSS and R. Most of the respondents had not participated in online courses before the Covid-19 outbreak, 46 % did participate in e-learning courses before the Covid-19 lockdown while 54 % did not and 34.1% respondents prefer face-to-face learning, while 15.9% prefer e-learning. Also, 50% respondents prefer a combination of face-to-face learning and e-learning. Hypothesis tests showed that there are statistically significant differences between users’ preferences as well as regarding their demographic characteristics. Undergraduate and postgraduate university students continue to participate in online learning courses and are willing to invest financial resources and time in this new educational process (?2(4)=10.440, p=0.034), unlike high school students who prefer face-to-face learning (p=0.042). The present study will lead to practical implications, such as the formation of e-learning programs which aim for the best user experience and the best learning outcomes. Also, private educational organizations can include the results in the key elements to implementing a strategic marketing mix.

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