scholarly journals GOOGLE CLASSROOM OR MOODLE? : UNIVERSITY STUDENT SATISFACTION IN DISTANCE LEARNING COMMUNICATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-99
Author(s):  
Gunawan Wiradharma
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Identity Integration ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Expectation Theory ◽  
Almost All

Distance learning is currently very much influenced by communication media. If in the past distance learning was done by module correspondence via postal delivery, now it is done using public internet facilities. Especially in the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all tertiary institutions utilize online learning for their lectures. There are two features that are commonly and commonly used as learning communication tools namely using Moodle and Google Classroom. The researcher uses the value expectation theory which is a derivative of the uses and gratification theory as a guideline for analyzing data and problems found in this study. Discussion Motives will include information, personal identity, integration and social interaction, and entertainment. Satisfaction will be achieved if the motive is fulfilled. The gap between satisfaction sought and satisfaction obtained will indicate differences in the level of satisfaction. The research method used is a comparative survey research. Data collection techniques through questionnaires were given to each of 116 Moodle and Google Classroom feature users in one of the public higher education in Jakarta. The results of this study were 232 PTN students were satisfied after using Moodle and Google Classroom features.   Keywords: Motive, Satisfaction, Google Classroom, Moodle.

scholarly journals Facebook or LMS in Distance Education? Why University Students Prefer to Interact in Facebook Groups

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-141
Author(s):  
Esteban Vázquez-Cano ◽  
Paz Díez-Arcón
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Teacher Control ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Faculty Of Education

This article describes an investigation into the level of satisfaction among students at Spain’s National Distance Education University (UNED) regarding use of Facebook groups as an environment for learning. Based on a structural equation methodology, the research analyzed the most relevant personal and socio-educational factors that affect satisfaction. The sample consisted of 418 undergraduate and master’s degree students at UNED’s Faculty of Education; participants were consulted in three semesters between September 2019 and January 2021. The results showed that students who participated in Facebook study groups achieved better results than those who did not, and that they interacted more frequently in these groups than in UNED’s official learning management system. The main latent variables that influenced satisfaction with Facebook study groups were the perception of efficacy they elicited as a complement to distance learning by enabling greater interaction with other students, and the feeling of course companionship they provided. The absence of teacher control also influenced student satisfaction, which allowed students to focus on learning and achieving better results in tests and exams.  

scholarly journals Social and Conventional Media Patronage Among University Students: A Comparative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Media Audiences ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Nature Play ◽  
The Media ◽  
Almost All

The study was conducted to comparatively analyze the patronage of social and conventional media among students; a case study of University of Maiduguri. The study is significant because it helped in unveiling the paradigm shift in respect of social and conventional media patronage. The objectives of the study are to examine the level of patronage of conventional and social media by students of University of Maiduguri, to find out the reasons for the preference of either social or conventional media by University of Maiduguri students, to determine the reliance of the students on either social media or conventional media. Uses and gratification theory was adopted as philosophical guide. Survey was the research method used, with questionnaire as instrument that was purposively distributed among 200 respondents. The survey established that patronage of media (either social or conventional) among students is absolutely positive. Simply put, every student patronizes either social or conventional media. Social media has higher level of patronage compared to the conventional media among the students and their patronage. There is high commitment of the students to the type of media they patronize. According to this finding, the higher number obtained from patronage of social media influence level of commitment in this finding. This further means that degree of patronage of social media is higher than conventional media. The amount of time audience allocates to the patronage of media either social or conventional is huge. This finding is also influenced by the first finding regarding the number of those that patronize conventional and social media. This means the amount of time spent on social media is higher than the conventional media by the students. There is exorbitant preference to the social media than conventional media. There is still significant number of audience who prefer the conventional media to social media. Audiences prefer conventional media because of accuracy and reliability of information. Professionalism and standard in ethics, spelling and grammar are also influential reason on their preference of conventional media. Audiences prefer social media for instant messages and updates found on the platforms. However, interactivity and participatory nature play significant role on their preference of social media. Each of the media influence its audience based peculiar characteristic and features which pilot the level of patronage. Because some like more interactivity and participation, the social media is waxing strong in this respect while the conventional media keep soaring higher among those who prefer reliable and accurate information that been professionally verified. Most of the audiences rely on information they receive from the social media even though significant number (39.5%) still doubt the reliability of such information. Almost all audiences rely on conventional media. The number (6%) of those who do not rely on such information is less or no significance. The degrees of reliance vary across the audience.

scholarly journals Motif Menonton Program “I Look” Di Net TV Pada Followers Instagram @ilook_net

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niken Ayu Seruni ◽  
Sherman Zein
Keyword(s):  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Identity Integration ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
Main Motive ◽  
Television Programme ◽  
Sample Technique ◽  
The Media ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Popular Television

Among the types of mass media, television has become one of the popular medias in Indonesia. One popular television programme is I Look, where one of the events discusses fashion. This research is expected to provide a clear understanding of the motive used by the viewers of the television on I Look programme Net TV. Motive theory with 4 dimensions (information motive, personal identity, integration, and entertainment motive) is the supporting theory in this research. Uses and gratification theory is a supporting theory, because it explains how an individual is a selective person in using the media. Respondents in this research are followers of account instagram @ilook_net. Sample technique used in this research is non probability sampling, that is quota sampling, and uses descriptive quantitative method. The results in this research found that the motive information became the main motive in watching I Look impressions; followed by the motives of entertainment, integration, and personal identity.Keywords: I look, fashion programme, motive, uses and gratification

Motives And User Satisfaction Level Of IGTV @Temanbumil During The Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Bella Shania Ardilla ◽  
Santi Delliana
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Personal Identity ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Exploratory Survey

<strong>Abstrak</strong><p>Pesan kesehatan kini bisa ditemukan di berbagai media, termasuk media sosial. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui alasan dan tingkat kepuasan yang dicapai oleh pengguna media (followers) ibu hamil @Temanbumil. 10 konten IGTV @Temanbumil yang memiliki viewer, like dan komen atau respon yang cukup banyak dari para followers @Temanbumil. Beberapa IGTV @Temanbumil tersebut memiliki 30.000–70.000 Viewers, 1.000–3.200 likes, beberapa komentar positif dan respon dari para followers @Temanbumil (pada tanggal 4/4/2020). Penelitian ini menggunakan teori <em>uses and gratification</em>. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, metode survey eksplanatif. Teknik sampling yang digunakan yaitu <em>purposive sampling</em>. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa motif di balik pengguna media IGTV @Temanbumil adalah kepuasan informasi dan bahwa pengguna media ibu hamil mendapat tingkat kepuasan tertinggi. IGTV @Temanbumil bisa memuaskan pengguna media ibu hamil. Informasi, identitas pribadi, integrasi sosial dan keterlibatan, dan hiburan adalah empat kategori. Kemudian untuk motif penelitian yaitu pengetahuan 3,55, identitas pribadi 3,31, kenikmatan 3,18, dan motif integrasi dan interaksi sosial 2,98 diperoleh hasil urutan. Motivasi informasi merupakan variabel yang paling kuat dan bernilai paling tinggi dalam variabel motif. Dalam situasi ini, informasi mendesak ibu hamil untuk mengikuti akun Instagram yang berfokus pada kehamilan IGTV @Temanbumil. Kesimpulannya bahwa motif dan kepuasan pengguna media berhubungan dengan IGTV @Temanbumil yang membahas tentang kesehatan kehamilan kategori tinggi.</p><p><em><br /></em></p><p><em><em><strong>Abstract</strong><br /></em></em></p><p><em><em>Health messages can now be found in various media, including social media. This study aimed to find out the reasons and the level of satisfaction achieved by media users (followers) pregnant women @Temanbumil. Ten @Temanbumil IGTV content with many views, likes, comments, or responses from @Temanbumil followers. Some of @Temanbumil's IGTVs have 30,000–70,000 Viewers, 1,000–3,200 likes, some positive comments and responses from @Temanbumil followers (on 4/4/2020). This study uses the uses and gratification theory. The paradigm used is positivistic with a quantitative approach. The method used is the explanatory exploratory survey method with the purposive sampling technique. The results showed that the motive behind @Temanbumil's IGTV media users was information satisfaction and that pregnant women media users got the highest level of satisfaction. Therefore, IGTV @Temanbumil can satisfy media users for pregnant women. Information, personal identity, social integration and engagement, and entertainment are the four categories. Then, the results obtained are sequences for the research motives, namely knowledge 3.55, personal identity 3.31, enjoyment 3.18, and the motive for integration and social interaction 2.98. Information motivation is the most potent variable and has the highest value in the motive variable. In this situation, information urges pregnant women to follow the Instagram account that focuses on pregnancy IGTV @Temanbumil. The conclusion is that the motives and satisfaction of media users are related to IGTV @Temanbumil, which discusses the high category of pregnancy health</em></em></p>

Students’ Experience in Learning Accounting via Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Nur Syafiqah Hussin ◽  
Naqiah Awang ◽  
Farah Husna Mohd Fatzel
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
New Material ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
Almost All

Covid-19 is an unprecedented crisis that has affected almost all industry players including education. It has transformed our way of life and introduced a new normal to how things are done. As an effort to contain the outbreak of pandemic Covid-19, universities have shifted to online learning. In line with this, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has decided to execute open and distance learning (ODL) for the current semester until 31 December 2020. ODL introduces a different learning environment as compared to the traditional classroom that requires students to be self-reliant in learning new things. Hence, the purpose of the study is to explore students’ experiences in the process of knowledge transfer through ODL specifically for accounting subjects. A questionnaire was distributed to students who were taking the subject of Introduction to Financial Accounting and Introduction to Cost Accounting in UiTM Pahang Kampus Raub and a total of 206 responses were received. The study found over half of the students enjoy learning through ODL but only one-third were looking forward to having ODL for the next semester. Poor internet connection is the main reason found in the study that makes ODL not preferred by the students. At the same time, few features were highlighted by the students about ODL such as the advantage of pre-recorded video to catch up the new material and flexibility for them to learn at their own pace.

scholarly journals The Effect of Lecturer Competence in Online Learning Methods on Student College Satisfaction During the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 239-250
Author(s):  
Asty Khairi Inayah Syahwani ◽  
Annisaa Soeyono
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
College Satisfaction ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
Student College ◽  
Pls Method

The first quarter of 2020 has been a difficult time for the global community. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting various sectors, one of which is education. Physical distancing policies allow learning to be done remotely. Based on the conditions of distance learning, this study wanted to determine the effect of lecturer co mpetence on student satisfaction during a pandemic. The data was collected by distributing questionnaires to college students using purpose sampling. Data analysis using SEM-PLS method. The results showed that social and personality competence had an effect on student satisfaction, but lecturers' pedagogical and professional competence had no effect on student satisfaction during the pandemic. This can be shown from the inadequate infrastructure of distance learning. Lecturers who are needed now are lecturers who have the power of creativity in delivering material so that the delivery of material to students is more interesting and varied in online learning.

scholarly journals The Impact of Watching Television Sports Channels in Promotion of Sports Activities among the Students of University of Sargodha

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (I) ◽  
pp. 95-107
Author(s):  
Sajjad Ali ◽  
Muhammad Saqib Ilmas ◽  
Shajee Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sports Activities

This study analyzes the impact of watching television sports channels on the promotion of sports activities among the students of the University of Sargodha. The aim of the study is to explore the impact of sports channels on students. Previous researches are used to set up the concepts of the present study. In this research, a survey technique is used to collect the data. The population of the study consists of male and female students of the University of Sargodha. In this research, the Stratified and Purposive sampling technique is used, through which specification characteristics of the respondent's demographics. The study explores the impact of sports channels in the view of Uses and Gratification Theory. The data for this study is collected through the use of a well-designed questionnaire. Chi-square test and other statistical tests like ANOVA and t-Test are applied to test the hypothesis. The finding shows that more the exposure to TV sports channels more the information level of students of the University of Sargodha.

The Yin and Yang of smartphones: an interview study of smartphone use and its effects

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naresh Kumar Agarwal ◽  
Wenqing Lu
Keyword(s):  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Real ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Yin Yang ◽  
Yin And Yang ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Smartphone Use

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study smartphone use and its positive and negative effects and to provide recommendations for balanced use. Design/methodology/approach To study phone use, this paper applies the uses and gratification theory and gathered interview data from 24 participants on the participants’ frequency of use, mode of communication, people contacted and the reasons for using their phones. This paper analyzes the pros and cons of using smartphones using the Yin-Yang worldview. Findings This paper finds that people use their smartphones for communication, entertainment and other specific functions. Ease of communication and multitasking are the key benefits, and overuse and disconnect from the real world are the detriments in smartphone use. Research limitations/implications The findings can enable future researchers and practitioners to view smartphones and their effects more holistically, rather than seeing it only from the negative or the positive lens. Practical implications The proposed framework can help the reader to consider their daily use of smartphones and their ways of balancing their presence in the virtual and the real worlds. Originality/value This paper proposes the Yin-Yang framework of smartphone use and provides recommendations for effective usage.

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