CHALLENGES FACED BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Nowadays the education system has dramatically changed from traditional classroom teaching to remote online teaching due to this COVID-19 crisis. This study aimed to estimate the challenges in Online Learning among undergraduate l students studying in various Aided colleges during this lockdown period due to the COVID-19 crisis. The study was conducted by employing a questionnaire prepared using 'Google form'. An aggregate of 136 undergraduate students participated in this survey. For hypotheses testing both descriptive statistics such as 'Mean, SD' and inferential statistics such as t – test' were employed. Analysis showed that there is no significant difference between Problems faced by UG students in terms of gender, place of living, and academic year. The study confirms that girl students have more than boy students in the online learning process.

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Blended Learning: A Combination of Traditional and Online Teaching Learning

International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology ◽

10.48175/ijarsct-1015 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 222-225

Author(s):

Krishna Kulin Trivedi

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Blended Learning ◽

Learning Process ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Hybrid Learning ◽

Traditional Classroom ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

Learning Method ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching ◽

Teaching Learning

Blended Learning also known as hybrid learning is a teaching learning process which is a combination of both the online teaching learning and traditional classroom teaching learning. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the sudden and unplanned rise to digitalization and ICT enabled learning, there is an increase in demand of online learning. In the academic fraternity and students there is an increase in demand and acceptance of ICT enabled learning thus, Blended learning also known as Hybrid learning a combination of traditional and online teaching learning is the best method integrating technology along with the traditional classroom teaching learning method. This research paper discusses about the blended learning, its advantages and its disadvantages.

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Online Medical Teaching in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tools, Modalities, and Challenges

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.797694 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Bin Su ◽

Tong Zhang ◽

Li Yan ◽

Chaoyang Huang ◽

Xiangpu Cheng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Traditional Classroom ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

Medical Teaching ◽

Difficult Time ◽

Teaching Cases ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

The Impact

Background: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has tested the ability of universities to provide a high-quality, safe educational experience for students due to campuses shutting down. As a result, online learning could shift from a traditional classroom teaching mode and make education accessible to students. Previous studies have used individual online teaching cases to exploit a variety of online learning tools to ensure the continuation of medical education during this difficult time in China. However, for the first time, we have conducted a systematic review of local online teaching approaches, existing challenges, and potential solutions.Purpose: We present the issues and experience of conducting online medical teaching practices in China with the aim of communicating them to our peers in other countries or regions when examining the transition to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.Methods: We searched the keywords below from public databases and reviewed relevant publications reporting on medical online teaching in China during the COVID-19 pandemic to analyze and summarize the online tools, modalities, and challenges.Results: We listed common online teaching tools and described a variety of online teaching modalities, as well as possible challenges. We also discussed potential solutions for those challenges, as well as the impact of the transition to online teaching on traditional education.Conclusion: By investigating local online medical teaching in China, we present useful tools and modalities that have been successfully exploited in education during the difficult time of COVID-19, although some challenges remain. The exploration of the transition to online teaching or learning will likely continue to have a profound impact on traditional classroom teaching.

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MEDICAL STUDENTS' FEEDBACK ON PARADIGM SHIFT TO ONLINE TEACHING DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

10.36106/gjra/4308732 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-2

Author(s):

R. Ravi Sunder ◽

I. Jyothi Padmaja ◽

Neelima. P

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Medical Students ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Advanced Technology ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

First Year ◽

Traditional Teaching ◽

Face To Face ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching ◽

First Year Medical Students

The temporary shutdown of educational institutes due to COVID -19 lockdown has led to the transformation of face to face classroom teaching to virtual online learning. The present study is aimed to evaluate the challenges faced by the first year medical students. After taking informed consent, a self administered questionnaire with 15 questions was given in google form. 148 students (62 boys, 86 girls) between the age group 17-23 years participated in the study. The answers were represented graphically. The results were analysed and compared with other studies. 84.3% students opined that they learnt the concepts better by hands on exposure than online teaching. Only 10.7% students replied that online tasks improve their self-discipline. 78.6% answered that the teacher was available when they needed help. 46% stated that the teacher’s feedback helped them in online learning. 40% accepted the need for online teaching to be combined with the traditional teaching, post COVID in their curriculum. The results were similar to the other studies when compared. Most of them experienced the technical glitches, connectivity issues, suspended video streaming etc. that interrupted their online learning. The present study concludes that the medical students prefer face to face traditional classroom teaching than online teaching amidst advanced technology.

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Design and Application of "Data Structure" Online Teaching Platform

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.971-973.2556 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 971-973 ◽

pp. 2556-2559

Author(s):

Hong Qing Wu ◽

Shao Yun Song ◽

Min Miao

Keyword(s):

Data Structure ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Traditional Classroom ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

Teaching Platform ◽

Learning Platform ◽

Function Module ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching ◽

And Function ◽

Self Learning

The design of "data structure" online teaching platform is described in detail based on the character and requirements of "data structure" course. We discuss the choice of development tools, system architecture, and function module designs for the design of the platform. The design and use of this learning platform will improve inefficiency of traditional classroom teaching, and provide a tool to help students' self-learning and cultivate innovative spirit.

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Online Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Web-Based Survey of Undergraduate Students of Pokhara University, Nepal

Quest Journal of Management and Social Sciences ◽

10.3126/qjmss.v3i2.41579 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 245-255

Author(s):

Salina Khatri ◽

Santosh Kumar Gurung ◽

Ram Krishna Chapagain ◽

Sunita Sharma ◽

Nim Bahadur Dangi

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Online Classes ◽

Digital Platforms ◽

Alternative Power ◽

Academic Year

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has forced educational institutions throughout the world to shut, putting academic calendars in jeopardy. To continue the academic activities, most educational institutions have switched to online mode of learning. Objective: Against this backdrop, the study aims to identify the perception and attitude of the undergraduate students towards e-learning during Covid-19 pandemic, to determine the online learning characteristics of the students across different academic year, and to explore the factors that influence the online learning activities of the students. Method: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The self-administered questionnaire was developed after a thorough assessment of the literature and consultation with topic specialists, and it included demographic information about the research participants, as well as their perceptions and attitudes regarding online classes. The questionnaire was created on Google Forms, and the link was distributed to the students of all the four schools through Viber and Messenger groups. Data was collected online from 300 undergraduate students at Pokhara University in Nepal. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage) and inferential statistics were used to examine and interpret the data. The Chi-squared test was employed to analyze the link between the student’s online learning characteristics and academic year. To discover the characteristics that impact online learning activities, exploratory factor analysis was performed. Result: The results indicated statistically significant association of online learning characteristics of students of different academic year with availability of alternative power source, internet service, digital platform used and availability of basic computer skill and continuation of online class. Majority of the students evinced a positive attitude towards online classes. Online learning was deemed advantageous since it offered learners with flexibility and convenience. Furthermore, teachers devote appropriate time to studying, motivate students to learn, and emphasize student-centered learning. However, students are dissatisfied with the teachers’ online teaching skills owing to a lack of training and familiarity with modern information technology. Conclusion: The study concluded that although students reported positive attitude towards online classes, there are serious challenges of power backup or alternative power supply, poor connectivity, unfamiliarity of digital platforms and poor ICT skills among students. Teachers need to be trained properly for the effective and productive teaching and learning along with proper handling of digital platforms. The school/ college/ university must have a well-established IT infrastructure for the smooth operation of online classes.

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On the Integration of Online Teaching and Traditional Classroom Teaching-A Case Study onq College Englishq Course

Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Education Reform and Modern Management ◽

10.2991/ermm-15.2015.47 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Meng Zhang ◽

Qian Wang

Keyword(s):

Online Teaching ◽

Traditional Classroom ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching

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Dental Students and Faculty Perceptions of Teaching Methods: Traditional Classes, Online Virtual Classes, and Recorded Lectures

The Open Dentistry Journal ◽

10.2174/1874210602115010348 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 348-356

Author(s):

Hayam A. Alfallaj ◽

Ruba M. Alkadhi ◽

Samah N. Alfuriji ◽

Abdulmohsen A. Alfadley ◽

Jolanta Aleksejūnienė

Keyword(s):

Teaching Methods ◽

Faculty Perceptions ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Dental Students ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Traditional Classroom ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Virtual Classes ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching

Background: Rapid advancement in technology has provided alternatives to traditional classroom teaching. Such instructional methods have gained increasing importance during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical classroom attendance was not possible. The study evaluated faculty’s and students’ perceptions concerning the online virtual classes and recorded lectures as compared to traditional classes delivered at the College of Dentistry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. Materials and Methods: Surveys were developed and distributed to 34 faculty members and 186 students. Perceptions about virtual classes, recorded lectures, physical attendance, the effectiveness of different teaching methods, and overall experience were evaluated. Descriptive statistics were presented using frequencies and percentages. The Chi-square test compared the students’ and the faculty members’ responses. The level of significance was set at α =0.05. Results: Thirty-one faculty members and 149 dental students participated, and the overall response rates were 91.2% and 80.1%, respectively. While there was a general agreement on the usefulness of making recorded lectures available, a statistically significant difference (p<0.001) was found between students’ and faculty members’ views on making classroom-lecture attendance optional (67.1% of students and 12.9% of the faculty agreed/strongly agreed). Statistically significant differences (p<0.001) were found between the students and faculty members concerning the effectiveness of recorded lectures and attending online virtual classes as an alternative to classroom attendance. Conclusion: Overall, students were more accepting of technology than faculty members as a substitute for traditional classroom teaching. For a more efficient and satisfactory learning experience, both teaching methods should be considered in a blended-learning module.

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Perception of E-Learning among Physiotherapy Students

International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research ◽

10.52403/ijshr.20220103 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 12-16

Author(s):

Keerthika Ranji ◽

Shweta S.D Phadke ◽

Pranati Tilak

Keyword(s):

Online Teaching ◽

Traditional Classroom ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

Virtual Classrooms ◽

Learning Patterns ◽

E Learning ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching ◽

Virtual Platform ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

Physiotherapy Students

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a sudden drastic change in the teaching learning patterns globally. Educational institutes have shifted from the traditional classroom teaching to virtual classrooms. This transition is the need of the hour. It requires technical up gradation as well as better communication skills because the teacher and student are only interacting through a virtual platform. There are many difficulties that both teacher and students face during online teaching learning process. In this study we have tried to understand the perception of physiotherapy students towards E Learning. From the data received and analysed it was concluded that the physiotherapy students prefer traditional classroom teaching as it helps develop better hands on skills. Keywords: E-Learning, Physiotherapy Students, COVID-19 pandemic.

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From “Treasure Room” to “School Room”: Special Collections and Education

RBM A Journal of Rare Books Manuscripts and Cultural Heritage ◽

10.5860/rbm.7.1.254 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 31-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Steven Escar Smith

Keyword(s):

Traditional Classroom ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

Special Collections ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching ◽

The One ◽

Definition Of ◽

Guided Tours

Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary states that education involves learning and then defines learning as the acquisition of knowledge or understanding through study, instruction, or experience.1 This is the best and broadest definition of the term I know of and the one that most closely informs what I do in my work as director of the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives at Texas A&M University. I consider any activity that provides opportunities for study or experience as education. In a special collections environment, this includes traditional classroom teaching as well as many other undertakings—exhibits, displays, guided and self-guided tours, . . .

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