scholarly journals Exploring the Barriers to online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic. A case of Pakistani Students from HEIs [Higher Education Institutions]

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 81-106
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arsalan Nazir ◽  
Mohsin Raza Khan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Stress And Health

The main objective of this study is to explore various barriers that are preventing Pakistani HEIs (universities) students from learning online in this COVID-19 pandemic. Applying a qualitative research design, twelve (12) in-depth interviews were conducted with individual business school participants (students), selected at undergraduate and graduate levels to participate. Data were collected from six (06) universities in Islamabad, Pakistan. After collecting the data using a self-developed questionnaire, a thematic analysis method within the qualitative research was applied to uncover several barriers relating to the objective of this study. Eight themes emerged from the interview data: internet technology access, the content of digital slides, student’s perception towards online learning, power outages during COVID-19 pandemic, students’ fear of losing marks and impact on employment, faculty skills in using technology to teach online, student’s stress and health in the COVID-19 pandemic and student skills to use distance learning tools. Based on the findings, students who live in rural areas are more affected by online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic than students in urban areas due to identified barriers and, most importantly, lack of technology infrastructure. Opportunities and future recommendations have been provided to the relevant authorities to conduct and deliver smooth online education in the country during pandemic.

Perception of Learning Among Students From India Set Against the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 260-274
Author(s):  
Felix Bast
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Self Report ◽  
The World ◽  
Populous Country

India is the second-most populous country in the world. There had been a tremendous shift towards online learning through the Indian government's digital initiatives in general, and during COVID-19 lockdown in particular. An online self-report survey (n = 1318) was conducted to assess students' perception of online learning in this changed situation in comparison with traditional classroom learning. The study analysed eight independent variables on student perception towards online learning (e.g., gender, nature of the settlement, economic background, religiosity, primary electronic device, technology-receptiveness, age, and educational institution), with each of these variables forming respective research hypotheses. Results revealed several exciting facets of student perceptions. Receptiveness towards online learning was significantly higher for students from urban areas compared with rural areas. Possible reasons for these results are discussed, and the findings are contextualized in a broader perspective.

scholarly journals ONLINE SCHOOLING IN RURAL AREAS IN ROMANIA DURING THE PANDEMIC: TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES

2021 ◽  
Vol LXVIII (2) ◽  
pp. 101-120
Author(s):  
Cristina TUNEGARU
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Rural Teachers ◽  
School Year ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

Because of the threat of the Coronavirus pandemic, schooling in Romania moved in distance regime in March 2020. During the next school year, each municipality chose the scenario for each school – face-to-face schooling or online learning – according to the local number of infections. However, online education encountered many difficulties in terms of material and human resources, especially in rural areas. In this study we aim to explore rural teachers’ perspectives about online schooling in Romania, during the Coronavirus pandemic. The data – obtained through a series of interviews and questionnaires – were collected from rural teachers working in various parts of the country. In this study we propose to follow two main directions. First, we explore teachers’ experiences concerning the access to material resources in the school and at home. The absence of proper digital equipment and the quality of the internet connection are two of the main concerns for policy makers. Second, the study focuses on educational practice, discussing teachers’ accounts and experiences during two periods: March-June 2020 and the next school year, until present. We intend to explore rural teachers’ experiences in depth, as rural was always disadvantaged in Romania’s education system. This study is a starting point for further research of rural teachers’ preparedness in Romania and the implications of online learning on rural teachers and students.

scholarly journals The Description of Mathematics Learning for Grade IV of Muhammadiyah Islamic Elementary School of Krendetan

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
Meliana Wulandari Meliana Wulandari ◽  
Mujiyem Sapti ◽  
Rintis Rizkia Pangestika
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The Subject

This research is entitled to describe the mathematics online learning for grades IV of Muhammadiyah Islamic Elemetary School of Krendetan. This research requires some sources such as the school principal, the classroom teachers, and the student guardians. The research design uses qualitative research design. The study collects data by using direct research, data from sources, and real evidence. The instruments in this study included: observation sheets, interview guides, and documentation checklists. The results of this study indicate that (1) there is a principal's policy in mathematics online learning for grade IV of Muhammadiyah Islamic Elemetary School of Krendetan. He has an important policy in implementing Mathematics online learning. The school principal conducts some socializations to the school association, the principal and the curriculum team to arrange learning tools such as lesson plans, syllabus, annual program, and semester program. (2) There is a role of the teacher in implementing mathematics online learning. The teacher’s role is like preparing learning tools such as lesson plans, syllabus, annual program, and semester program. The teaching and learning process starts from 07.00 a.m to 12.00 a.m. the stes are first, filling out forums for student absences and the teacher provides learning videos that contain materials and assignments that students must do. After completing the assignment, the students can collect but the teacher also provides a collection limit which is until 21.00 a,m. The assignment is given by the teacher by knowing the ability of students to solve problems according to how it works. (3) There is a role of the student’s guardian in implementing mathematics online learning. The implementation of mathematics online learning for grade IV is carried out from 07.00 a.m to 12.00 a.m by filling in the student attedance list and the teacher send the subject matter in the form of a video to be listened. After listening, the students then do the assignments given by the teacher. After completing the assignmnet, the students send assignments along with photos of students while studying.

The Possibility of a Sustainable Rural Development by Husbanding Precious Resources

2019 ◽  
pp. 75-98
Author(s):  
Fariha Bibi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Rural Sustainability ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The World ◽  
High Level

The present chapter aimed at making out the possibility of sustainable rural development by husbanding precious resources in the rural areas, particularly the rural areas of the Central Karakoram zone in Pakistan. For this purpose, a qualitative research design was manipulated in order to decipher the maximum chance of attaining rural sustainability in these areas through a thorough perusal of various relevant past studies. Hence, the information, gleaned from the archival sources and elucidated hermeneutically, signified a high level of effectiveness of the economical use of natural resources for retaining sufficient and passable degree of sustainability in the rural areas. Consequently, the hermeneutic assertions, made by the researcher of this study, accentuated the inculcation of numerous assorted customary husbandry methods, adopted and employed by the pure traditional rural communities, among the modern rural population of the Central Karakoram zone in Pakistan as well in order to enhance the possibility of arriving at the rural sustainability in these areas. Recognizing the value of certain reliable husbandry practices, the study deemed and estimated a maximum accomplishment of targets set out for attaining sustainable rural development all around the world, particularly in the Central Karakoram zone in Pakistan.

Understanding Students’ Use of Online Learning Tools through Online Learning Readiness Assessment

2014 ◽  
pp. 227-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kriengsak Panuwatwanich ◽  
Rodney A. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Online Learning Readiness ◽  
The Relationship

Understanding the readiness of students to undertake online education has been viewed as a necessary precursor to ensuring their success in an online learning environment. To serve this purpose, a number of Online Learning Readiness (OLR) assessment tools have been developed. However, the relationship between the students’ readiness, assessed by these tools, and the actual online learning outcomes has not been well established. This chapter presents a study that assesses the Online Learning Readiness (OLR) of a sample group of postgraduate engineering students and determines whether there is any association between the level of readiness and the extent to which the students use online learning tools. The research employed a questionnaire survey targeting a group of postgraduate students undertaking a project management course at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. Based on the survey data from 30 valid responses, it was found that the sampled students had different levels of OLR and can be clustered into three main groups: developed, less-developed, and developing OLR, and that the higher level of OLR can be associated with more extensive use of online learning tools.

scholarly journals Perception of Online Learning Among Students From India Set Against the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Bast
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Populous Country ◽  
Device Technology

India is the second-most populous country in the world. There had been a tremendous shift towards online learning through Indian Government’s digital initiatives in general, and during COVID-19 lockdown in particular. An online self-report survey (n = 1,318) was conducted to assess students’ perception of online learning in this changed situation in comparison with traditional classroom learning. The study analysed eight independent variables on student’s perception towards online learning, viz., gender, nature of the settlement, economic background, religiosity, primary electronic device, technology-receptiveness, age, and educational institution, with each of these variables forming respective research hypotheses. Results revealed several exciting facets of students’ perceptions. Receptiveness towards online learning was significantly higher for students from urban areas compared with rural areas. Possible reasons for these results are discussed, impediments to student’s motivation with digital education are identified and the findings are contextualized in a broader perspective.

scholarly journals Change in Learning Environment during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study from Students Perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 123-127
Author(s):  
Dr. Diganta Kumar Das
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Poor Students ◽  
Network Connection ◽  
Brahmaputra Valley ◽  
The Poor

Covid-19 Pandemic is a situation which affects mostly on economic life of the households and thereby also affects the education style of the students in almost worldwide. Today the system of education shift from offline education to the online learning. The online education does not reach all the students particularly living in rural areas. Unavailability of electricity, mobile phones, laptops having internet facility, bad network connection in rural areas, poor background of BPL families etc. are the numerous issues because of which the online education will not reached the poor students in rural areas. Under this drawback a study on attitude of college students on online learning environment in rural flood affected areas of Assam has been undertaken. A total of 150 degree students at Brahmaputra Valley of Assam have been randomly collected. For the purpose of the study Lakhimpur district of Assam was purposively selected by the researcher. The analysis of the study concludes that there is a positive contact of online learning on students during Pandemic situation. But the students living rural areas are deprived from getting the benefit of online learning in the district under study.

scholarly journals Konsep Perkuliahan Daring Google Classroom dalam Meningkatkan Interaksi Akademik Di Tengah Pandemi Korona

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-131
Author(s):  
Wildah Nurul Islami ◽  
Sholihudin Al Ayubi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Attendance ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Education Concept

GOOGLE CLASSROOM ONLINE EDUCATION CONCEPT IN INCREASING ACADEMIC INTERACTION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PANDEMI OF CORONA. The outbreak of the co-19 pandemic requires lecturers and students to carry out online learning as opportunities and challenges, including through Google classroom. This research is a qualitative research to describe the concept of online lectures through Google classroom in improving academic interaction in the middle of a corona pandemic. The concept of this lecture is a design that shows strategic steps to improve academic interaction between lecturers and students. The subjects of this study were 100 students of STAI Ar-Rosyid. Data collection techniques through documentation (odd semester course schedules, class lists, student attendance online attendance, syllabus and RPS, student learning outcomes) were analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods. In the concept of online lectures, lecturers must prepare a planned design in the form of a Google classroom learning implementation mechanism. The researcher determines two tasks namely the task of making PPT presentation videos and summarizing the results of the discussion. The task of the lecturer is not only to monitor lectures when learning lasts until the end, but there must be an evaluation and review for improvement in the next meeting. This is a form of academic interaction between lecturers and students.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Covid‑19 Pandemic on Students and the Living and Learning Spaces at a South African University

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-106
Author(s):  
Blessing Kanyumba ◽  
Nondumiso Shabangu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
South African ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative Research Design

In March 2020, the South African President Mr Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national lockdown due to the rising cases of the Covid‑19 pandemic. As a result, some of the higher education institutions closed under lockdown level 5 and strategies had to be developed to adapt to the “new norm”. Consequently, students and the living and learning spaces in South Africa were affected, necessitating therefore that transformation in all spheres takes place. This study, through a qualitative research design, investigated the effect of Covid‑19 on students and the living and learning spaces at a selected university in South Africa. Fifteen students and ten Residence Advisors (RAs) were telephonically interviewed. The results revealed that the living and learning spaces had been significantly transformed by the Covid‑19 pandemic. The operations of these spaces had been compelled to change in order to comply with the Covid‑19 regulations, such that student learning was shifted from face-to-face to online learning. This meant more time spent indoors, stricter measures now in place and the RA roles having been broadened to ensure that they also monitor compliance. The study also noted that even after the pandemic, things will still take time to get back to normal. This article concludes that Covid‑19 has had a huge effect on the living and learning spaces as well as students at the selected university and that both students and staff should play their roles effectively to ensure that everyone remains safe.

scholarly journals Exploring Public Procurement Reforms in Rural Local Authorities in Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Paradzai Munyede ◽  
Jephias Mapuva
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Procurement System

It has been noted that prior to the introduction of public procurement reforms, Zimbabwe’s procurement system was centralised, vulnerable to corruption, inefficient and bureaucratic. In 2018, the new decentralized public procurement reforms were introduced to address the shortcomings of the previous procurement regime by giving procurement powers to procuring entities. The aim of this paper is to highlight the implications of the reforms in implementation by rural local authorities in Zimbabwe. This paper adopted a qualitative research design with desktop approach being used to review related literature. The findings reveal that the plethora of reforms are a welcome development in public procurement. It has also been noted that there are many challenges militating against rural local authorities’ propensity to implement the new set of reforms. These challenges affect the ability of rural local authorities to deliver services timeously to communities thereby retarding realization of sustainable development in rural areas in Zimbabwe.

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