A study on the Types of Perceptions on Non-face-to-face Lectures of University Students - Focusing on the Case of K University

The research aimed to identify the reality and attitude of Mardin university students about knowledge sharing, in addition to identifying channels which students preferred it to sharing knowledge, the motivations that guide students to share knowledge, and the main obstacles that impede the process of sharing knowledge. The research focused on colleges that adopt Arabic as a basic teaching language, the analytical descriptive approach was adopted in this research, a questionnaire was designed based on previous studies to measure the attitudes of students about the process of sharing knowledge, And distributed to (235) students. The results showed that the most important sources of students to obtain their information are course teachers with an average of 3.95. But overall the search process was low, and the aim of most students from knowledge sharing was to clarify and discuss the exam issues by (3.78). The references which course teachers are provided them were the most widely used tools by (3.72), It turns out that students tend to share their knowledge face-to-face by (4.14), but about the attitudes of university students, most of them were aware the value of knowledge and their sharing it, and they considered that helps to improve the process of education by (4.16), and most of them encourage knowledge sharing and consider it good by(4.36). The study also presented a set of recommendations that would contribute to improving the process of sharing knowledge among students in the university institution.

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Exploring University Students’ Perceptions Of Online Physical Education Class As Participants: A Qualitative Case Study

Tobacco Regulatory Science ◽

10.18001/trs.7.5.1.133 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 3559-3575

Author(s):

Zhao Jia ◽

Dandan Tang ◽

Borhannudin Bin Abdullah ◽

Roxana Dev Omar Dev ◽

Shamsulariffin bin Samsudin

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Physical Education ◽

University Students ◽

Online Courses ◽

Online Classes ◽

Face To Face ◽

University Of Technology ◽

Face To Face Learning

Compare face to face learning, the implication of online courses has been discussed for several years in higher education. However, in 2020 the rise of the global COVID-19 pandemic has created obvious shifts in university students’ life. In order to ensure the “suspension of classes”, university students took part more in online classes compare to physical education (PE) classes in China. It is significant to explore students’ views on PE online learning that is benefit for teachers to provide students with high quality of online PE courses, which will be better to guide students to take PE lessons and also improve students’ health. This study investigated the issues of students’ perceptions toward online physical education courses in Tianjin University of Technology in China based on a case study. The findings of this study indicate that some students don’t like taking online PE courses due to there were some disadvantages of online PE lesson. Some students enjoy taking online PE courses because of the interesting sports videos. This study also explored teachers’ view on how to motivate college students to engage in physical education classes and recommends specific strategies for teachers to motivate college students to take online PE courses.

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Usage of Social Networking Sites Among Post Graduate Students

Advances in Library and Information Science - Handbook of Research on Digital Content Management and Development in Modern Libraries ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-2201-1.ch009 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 148-168

Author(s):

S. Thanuskodi

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Social Networking ◽

Interpersonal Communication ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Oral Communication ◽

Face To Face ◽

The Social ◽

Potential Risks ◽

The University

Social networking sites over the years have changed from a few user-based sites into a phenomena that has become a platform for a huge number of users. However, the growth and development of social networking sites have brought great concerns on parents and educational authorities with respect to potential risks that are facing the university students as they use online social networking frequently for gathering information. The risk associated with social networking sites when used for oral communication rather than face-to-face communication results in damaging interpersonal communication among the users. The results obtained from this study have shown that a reasonable number of university students use the social networking sites. Therefore, the popularity of the social networking usage by university students of Tamil Nadu and the benefits it has on the student-users have been confirmed from the findings of this study. There are also various purposes for which the students use the social networking sites to achieve and that have been investigated. Technology is a double-edged sword. Its power for bad and good resides in the users. Based on this, it is instructive to note that the relevant government authorities have to take good measures to ensure that they (student) are made to be aware of how and why they use the social networking sites.

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Beyond the net generation debate: A comparison between digital learners in face-to-face and virtual universities

The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning ◽

10.19173/irrodl.v13i4.1305 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 190 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Begoña Gros ◽

Iolanda Garcia ◽

Anna Escofet

Keyword(s):

Online Education ◽

University Students ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Net Generation ◽

Teaching Methodology ◽

Digital Native ◽

Face To Face ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Frequent Use ◽

Digital Learners

In the last decade, an important debate about the characteristics of today’s students has arisen due to their intensive experience as users of ICT. The main belief is that frequent use of technologies in everyday life implies competent users able to transfer their digital skills to learning activities. However, empirical studies developed in different countries reveal similar results suggesting that the ‘digital native’ label does not provide evidence of a better use of technology to support learning. The debate has to beyond and focus on the implications of being a learner in a digitalised world. This research is based on the hypothesis that the use of technology to support learning is not related to the fact of belonging or not to the net generation, is mainly influenced by the teaching model.The study compares the behaviour and preferences towards ICT use in two groups of university students: face-to-face students and online students. A questionnaire was applied to a sample of university students from five universities with different characteristics (one of them offers online education and four offer face-to-face with LMS teaching-support).Findings suggest although access to and use of ICT is widespread, the influence of teaching methodology is very decisive. For academic purposes, students seem to respond to the requirements of their courses, programmes and universities. There is a clear relationship between the students’ perception of usefulness regarding certain ICT resources and the teachers’ suggested uses of technologies. The most highly rated technologies correspond with those proposed by teachers. The study shows how the educational model (face-to-face or online) has a stronger influence on the students’ perception of usefulness regarding ICT support for learning than the fact of being a digital native.

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Preferences for Online and/or Face-to-Face Counseling among University Students in Malaysia

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00064 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Kah P. Wong ◽

Gregory Bonn ◽

Cai L. Tam ◽

Chee P. Wong

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Face To Face

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Jordanian University Students’ Attitudes toward Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdowns: Obstacles and Solutions

International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research ◽

10.26803/ijlter.20.1.8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 142-159

Author(s):

Safi Mahmoud Mahfouz ◽

Wael Juma Salam

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Online Learning ◽

University Students ◽

Student Attitudes ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

English Language ◽

Face To Face ◽

Language And Literature ◽

Students Attitudes ◽

The University

This study aimed to investigate Jordanian university students’ attitudes toward online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, shed light on the obstacles students encounter in online learning, and suggest possible solutions. A questionnaire designed by the researchers was used to elicit responses from a study sample consisting of 195 students from the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Jordan – Aqaba. As this is an attitudinal study, the survey questionnaire was designed to elicit student responses on the following domains: gender, seniority level, socioeconomic status, training and orientation for using eLearning platforms, and their attitudes, whether positive or negative, toward online learning. Results of this quantitative research showed that student attitudes toward online learning are generally negative. The majority of the respondents reported that they prefer face-to-face classroom instruction over online learning because it gives them direct contact with the instructors. Furthermore, results revealed statistically significant diﬀerences amongst students attributed to their gender, whereas no differences were found with regards to their seniority of study, socioeconomic status, and the eLearning platform they prefer to use. The study concludes by proposing some pedagogical recommendations.

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Fear of COVID-19 Effects on University Student’s Health Behaviours: The FRESH Study

International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science ◽

10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.9n.3p52 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 52

Author(s):

Madison Grande ◽

Patricia Doyle-Baker

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Smoking Behaviour ◽

Online Classes ◽

Eating Behaviours ◽

Face To Face ◽

Daily Routines ◽

Health Related ◽

Moderate Range

Background: The imposed stay-at-home restrictions with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted daily routines and impacted some population groups more than others. One such group included university students who were forced to adapt to online classes reducing face to face interactions. The uncertainty associated with this change may have created a sense of anxiety and fear towards the virus. Objective: The objective of this study was to measure the level of fear associated with COVID-19 in Canadian undergrad university students and the influence fear may have on their health-related behaviours during an ongoing pandemic. Methods: Students enrolled in four large universities in the province of Alberta were invited to complete an online Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) from January 4th to February 15th, 2021. Results: Undergraduate students (n=680; 73.4% female) with a mean age of 23 (SD 5) years had an average FCV-19 score of 17.1 (SD 6.1) out of 35. Many students (60%) categorized their fear in the moderate range and females were more likely to have a higher FCV-19 score (p<.05) than males. Increases in alcohol and substance use, sleeping and eating behaviours were significantly associated (p<.05) with higher FCV-19 scores (p=.047; p=.000; p=.000). Most student’s smoking behaviour (80.5%) remained the same, however physical activity decreased. Conclusion: In summary, students showed a moderate level of fear associated with COVID-19 during the pandemic, and those with greater levels of fear reported more negative heath behaviour choices. These results highlight that continued restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to negatively impact student’s health behaviours.

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Pengaruh Pandemi COVID-19 Terhadap Pelaksanaan Tradisi Ngabuburit pada Mahasiswa di Kota Bandung

CICES ◽

10.33050/cices.v7i1.1222 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 35-44

Author(s):

Isaac Bernadus ◽

Nadien Proton ◽

Syifa Hanifah

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

University Students ◽

Research Result ◽

Internet Technology ◽

Average Level ◽

Primary Data ◽

Literature Study ◽

Face To Face ◽

The Government ◽

Online Methods

Ngabuburit in Indonesian society is a tradition that has been inherited from past generations. The practice of Ngabuburit however has been hampered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus, the government issued several regulations. These regulations make it more difficult for the community to practice Ngabuburit. This study was conducted to find out the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ngabuburit, the interest of university students in Bandung in practicing Ngabuburit, and to find out the best method to practise Ngabuburit tradition amidst the COVID-19 pandemic according to university students. Methods used in this study are literature study and primary data collection through questionnaires. The research result indicates that COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the intensity of Ngabuburit in Bandung. The obstruction of Ngabuburit practices correlates with the decline in the average level of happiness of students in Bandung. Even though the practice of Ngabuburit tradition is hampered, said tradition still can be carried out through online methods, namely methods that rely on internet technology so that there is no need to meet face to face. Hopefully this research will be useful for those who wish to practise Ngabuburit tradition amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Relation between Academic Procrastination of University Students and Their Assignment and Exam Performances: The Situation in Distance and Face-to-Face Learning Environments

Journal of Education and Training Studies ◽

10.11114/jets.v5i9.2545 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (9) ◽

pp. 146 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

M. Betul Yilmaz

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

University Students ◽

Learning Environments ◽

The Other ◽

Academic Procrastination ◽

Face To Face ◽

Logical Regression ◽

Exam Scores ◽

Face To Face Learning ◽

The University

The relation between assignment and exam performances of the university students and their academic procrastination behaviors in distance and face-to-face learning environments was investigated in this study. Empirical research carried out both in face-to-face and online environments have generally shown a negative correlation between academic procrastination and academic performance. However, the effect of academic procrastination on assignments in distance learning setting has not been analyzed extensively. To understand the interaction between academic procrastination and the learning environment; assignment and exam performances of eighty-eight university students in face-to-face (FtF) and distance learning (DL) environments were investigated. According to the findings of the study, students’ academic procrastination and assignment scores were negatively correlated in both environments but especially in DL setting. Contrary to this, academic procrastination and exam scores were correlated to each other only in FtF environment. On the other hand, there was no correlation between total assignment and exam scores for DL group, while a medium positive correlation was found in FtF group. The findings of binary logical regression analysis demonstrated that predictive value of the DL environment for assignment score is much stronger than academic procrastination behavior of students.

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