scholarly journals Reassessing Disparities in Online Learner Student Engagement in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Paulsen ◽  
Alexander C. McCormick
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
For Profit ◽  
The Impact

Online learning is the fastest growing segment in U.S. higher education and is increasingly adopted in public and private not-for-profit institutions. While the impact of online learning on educational outcomes is becoming more clear, the literature on its connection with student engagement is sparse. Student engagement measures identify key aspects of the learning process that can improve learning and outcomes like retention and achievement. The few studies investigating the link between online learning and student engagement found positive benefits for online learners compared to face-to-face learners in terms of perceived academic challenge, learning gains, satisfaction, and better study habits. On the other hand, face-to-face learners reported higher levels of environment support, collaborative learning, and faculty interaction. However, these studies did not effectively account for the differences in background characteristics like age, time spent working or caring for dependents, and enrollment status. Further, they did not consider the increasingly large population of students who enroll in both online and face-to-face courses. In our study, we used propensity score matching on the 2015 National Survey of Student Engagement data to account for the disparities in these groups’ demographics variables. After matching, we found that some of the previous literature’s differences diminish or disappear entirely. This suggests differences in supportive environments and learning strategies have more to do with online student characteristics than learning mode. However, online learning still falls well below other modes in terms of collaborative learning and interaction with faculty.

scholarly journals The Impact of Faculty Experience with Emergency Remote Teaching: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-23
Author(s):  
Maha Al-Freih
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this phenomenological study is to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of remote teaching on instructors’ perceptions of online learning and future teaching practices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyze open-ended semi-structured interviews conducted with five higher education faculty in Saudi Arabia. Three major themes were identified: enhancing student engagement; increased awareness of technology affordances and constraints; and moving from emergency remote teaching to technology-enhanced and blended learning. Participants of this study were mainly concerned about finding ways to support active student engagement in this new learning environment, which in turn increased their awareness of the educational affordances and constraints of online learning and technologies. Participants’ deeper understanding of the potential of online technologies in supporting student learning, as well as their own and students’ increased familiarity and comfort with online learning and technologies, served as the main drivers for potential future implementation of blended learning and technology-enhanced teaching practices. With that said, participants were still apprehensive about engaging in fully online teaching, arguing that blended strategies and enhanced-technology integration are more likely to overcome some of the limitations of face-to-face teaching and improve the overall learning experience for their students. Discussion of these findings in relation to the extant literature and their implications for higher education institutions moving forward are provided.

Fostering Collaboration in CSCL

2009 ◽  
pp. 335-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donatella Persico ◽  
Francesca Pozzi ◽  
Luigi Sarti
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Online Learning Communities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Social

Some collaborative learning strategies widely used in face-to-face settings can also be adapted to online contexts. They allow us to master the complex relations between members of large, heterogeneous online learning communities. The authors build on their experience in the application of some of the most well-known strategies and techniques used in online courses, such as jigsaw, peer review, role-play, case study, and brainstorming. The use of these strategies in computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments and the related models describing the social structure of the learning community is discussed in the attempt to highlight their strengths and weaknesses and investigate the conditions for their applicability. The aim is to inform the design and the management of online learning communities.

scholarly journals Strategi Pembelajaran dalam Mengatasi Kesulitan Belajar Online Anak Usia Dini

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-132
Author(s):  
Khairunnisa Ulfadhilah
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Children’S Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Learning At Home ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Children's Learning

COVID-19 has an impact on all levels of education in Indonesia and has a major impact on early childhood, where the teaching and learning process needs to be done face-to-face, but due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the government's policy of face-to-face learning and online learning is carried out. Researchers conducting this research are interested in the learning strategies used by educators during the COVID-19 pandemic so that they can become a reference for parents in guiding children to learn online. The effect of learning for early childhood is difficulty in understanding explanations from educators, lack of socialization in children's lives because schools are held online, children's development and growth has decreased, children's achievement indicators will decrease. Online learning for children aged during this pandemic is not optimal because it has obstacles, namely COVID-19, which is the reason children experience the impact of learning at home. The research method used qualitative research to describe the findings in the field and then processed the data. The data collection techniques in the research that have been carried out are observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this research are so that parents can guide, supervise and become a place for children's education in the family. Parents have a very big responsibility in educating and guiding children's learning online, the success of children's learning will be determined by parents if parents provide stimulation or guide when learning online.

scholarly journals Shifting focus to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Universities: Challenges and opportunities

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Nouf Aljohani
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
The Impact

Since 2020, Saudi administrations have provisionally closed educational institutions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. At the time, employing technology was imperative to accelerate learning efforts and offer methods of enhancing interactions between learners and among learners and tutors. In this review, I first describe the e-learning systems that were used in higher education before the pandemic. Then, I investigate the impact of COVID-19 on Saudi higher education and how universities and public educational institutions responded to the pandemic. In the conclusion, I argue that policymakers, university sectors, and syllabi developers should unify national e-learning strategies, integrate technology in a systematic way, and design e-learning curricula to meet the needs of an ever-advancing world and revolutionise the learning process.

A Conceptual Study on Employer Perception towards Hiring Employee with Online Degree/Certification

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Naresh B. ◽  
Rajalakshmi M.
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Geographical Differences ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Impact

Higher education is enduring a transition across the world. This transition leads to the introduction of technology into the education system and provides opportunities to pursue a degree through online participation. According to Bramble and Panda, globalization plays a vital role in recognizing the necessity of providing online learning opportunities in higher education. The stakeholders and education institutions are very much concerned about the massive potential of online learning models. In the span of a decade, the demand for online courses has increased due to change in technology, lifestyle, economics, concerns of employees to develop knowledge, new competency skills and thinning out the geographical differences, etc. The innovative archetype of the online education is significant in quality, course content, satisfaction, and the perception of the users from various levels when compared to traditional face-to-face classroom systems. As a result, online education is more effective and efficient than the model of face-to-face education. The main objective of this research is to analyse and measure the various factors that affect employer perception towards online education systems in their recruitment process and cycle. 549 articles have been examined in terms of integrated literature review system to measure the impact. The result indicates, awareness, readiness, credentials and reputation are the major factors that affect employer perception on hiring decision.

ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: ASSESSING DISPARITIES IN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol LXIX (1) ◽  
pp. 31-50
Author(s):  
Oana Lup ◽  
Elena Cristina Mitrea
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Sudden Change ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Student Background ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Educational Engagement

Student engagement is consequential for learning outcomes and is a key factor in student achievement. While its impact on educational outcomes in a face-to-face setting has made the focus of extensive research, less is known about its effects in the context of online learning, especially in Eastern Europe. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced all higher education institutions in Romania to switch to emergency online learning, with little or no previous experience in this form of instruction. This makes it a highly relevant and interesting case for the study of online learning effects on student outcomes. This article therefore investigates disparities in student engagement in the context of emergency online learning in a sample of undergraduate Romanian students. The article focuses on active learning as a key element of student educational engagement, exploring differences in student background characteristics, such as socioeconomic status, employment status and time spent caring for dependents, as well as studying conditions. Results indicate that the sudden change to emergency online learning has created new disparities in perceived levels of student engagement based on the lack of private, interruption-free spaces and a reliable internet connection, as well as time spent doing housework.

scholarly journals COVID-19’S IMPACT ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN JORDAN: ADVANTAGES, CHALLENGES, AND SUGGESTIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1418-1428
Author(s):  
Ahmad S Haider ◽  
Saleh Al-Salman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Clear Vision ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Impact

Purpose of the study: The present study surveys the reactions of university-level faculty members in Jordan towards their experience with COVID-19's emergency online learning model. It primarily investigates the advantages of switching to online learning, challenges faced, and suggestions for improving the teaching-learning process. Methodology: The study is based on empirical data compiled from the responses of 432 instructors in six Jordanian public and private universities. The data collection instrument consists of a structured open-ended questionnaire, which comprises three constructs: challenges, advantages, and suggestions for improvement. Similar responses were combined in thematic categories and were calculated to obtain frequencies and percentages. Main Findings: Concerning the advantages, e-learning enabled instructors to use new effective teaching tools and acquire new skills. The challenges were mainly related to technology and the Internet, assessment, interaction, and lack of clear vision and regulations by policymakers. Instructors suggested providing better technical support; blending online with traditional learning; offering more training, and improving the assessment tools and designing new ones. Applications of this study: This study is useful for educational leaders and policymakers providing guidance and insights on how higher education institutions have responded to this global health emergency, and how they managed to meet the evolving needs of students and staff. Consequently, the higher education sector should be prepared to operate more efficiently and effectively for any future emergencies. Novelty/Originality of this study: While different studies have investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector globally, little attention has been given to developing countries in the Middle East. To this end, the present study focuses on how COVID-19 has been effective in reshaping and revolutionizing the higher education paradigm in Jordan through highlighting the advantages, challenges, and subsequent suggestions for improvement.

scholarly journals Learning Strategies at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Porong During Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhlasin Amrullah ◽  
Amellya Nur Syahrani
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many impacts on various sectors. One of them is the education sector. Education is also feeling the impact that has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Porong is one of the schools that has felt its impact. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out adaptations, learning strategies, innovations, and efforts faced by schools in implementing distance learning carried out by teachers who teach at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Porong during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to determine the learning strategies carried out during online learning activities and face-to-face learning activities carried out during the pandemic. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods, data collection techniques in this study using interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study are that there are many challenges faced by SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Porong in carrying out online learning, During the pandemic teaching and learning activities at SMP Muhammadiyah are carried out online, the learning method during online delivery of learning uses internet media such as zoom, google meet, and an application called etmodo. In addition, there are teachers who have less competence in the fields of technology and information in learning, students are undisciplined when conducting online learning, and demands to always have internet quotas that burden students. The solutions include conducting workshops, seminars, and training for teachers related to technology and information used in online learning, as well as carrying out teaching and learning activities that were originally online to face-to-face so that learning is more effective to be carried out while still implementing health and psychological protocol distancing. In this way, it is hoped that teaching and learning activities can run well.

scholarly journals University Students’ Perception on The Implementation of Online Learning During The Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
M Nurul Ikhsan Saleh ◽  
Ratna Sari ◽  
Puji Alim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Constructive Feedback ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Interesting Learning

The spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in many countries around the world has changed the learning-teaching process in higher education sectors from face-to-face learning to online learning. This study aims to understand undergraduate students’ views on the implementation of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was conducted on 4th to 8th-semester students at the Islamic higher education, Universitas Islam Indonesia, using a qualitative case study. Findings of the study have consisted of three broad themes; firstly, the advantages of online learning: increasing technological literacy, flexibility in learning, improving self-ability, being financially efficient, and supported various learning media; secondly, the weaknesses of online learning: heavy tasks, less effective and decreased enthusiasm, little control from the lecturers, and technical problems; thirdly, constructive feedback on the implementation of online learning: the creation of interesting learning videos, fun learning strategies, holding quizzes, notification of lectures to be multiplied, free internet quota, and additional time for working on assignments. The findings reinforce other studies where the implementation of online learning still requires improvements, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research can be a reference in policymaking. Further research is needed from the perspectives of lecturers and policymakers to complement the findings.

scholarly journals Learning Strategies at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Porong During Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhlasin Amrullah ◽  
Amellya Nur Syahrani
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many impacts on various sectors. One of them is the education sector. Education is also feeling the impact that has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Porong is one of the schools that has felt its impact. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out adaptations, learning strategies, innovations, and efforts faced by schools in implementing distance learning carried out by teachers who teach at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Porong during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to determine the learning strategies carried out during online learning activities and face-to-face learning activities carried out during the pandemic. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods, data collection techniques in this study using interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study are that there are many challenges faced by SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Porong in carrying out online learning, During the pandemic teaching and learning activities at SMP Muhammadiyah are carried out online, the learning method during online delivery of learning uses internet media such as zoom, google meet, and an application called etmodo. In addition, there are teachers who have less competence in the fields of technology and information in learning, students are undisciplined when conducting online learning, and demands to always have internet quotas that burden students. The solutions include conducting workshops, seminars, and training for teachers related to technology and information used in online learning, as well as carrying out teaching and learning activities that were originally online to face-to-face so that learning is more effective to be carried out while still implementing health and psychological protocol distancing. In this way, it is hoped that teaching and learning activities can run well.

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