scholarly journals INVESTIGATION INTO ONLINE LEARNING READINESS OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-39
Author(s):  
Necati TAŞKIN ◽  
Kerem ERZURUMLU
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Smart Mobile Phone ◽  
High Level ◽  
Smart Mobile ◽  
Online Learning Readiness

This study aims to investigate the online learning readiness of learners and to examine this readiness according to various variables. The descriptive survey model was used in this study. The data of the study were collected from 1963 higher education students who participated voluntarily according to the convenience sampling method. Demographic information form and online learning readiness scale were used as data collection tools. The pandemic period academic grade point means of students constitute their academic achievement for this study. MANOVA was used to investigate whether the demographic variables influenced the readiness sub-factor mean scores of the students. One-factor ANOVA was used to determine whether the academic achievements of the students differ significantly according to their readiness levels. In this study, it was observed that the students had moderate-level readiness, but they were close to the high-level limit. It was observed that gender, education level and the faculty/college were effective on readiness while the grade level and the type of education were not effective. Learners who have a personal computer, internet connection or smart mobile phone are more ready for online learning. In addition, students with a high level of readiness got academically more successful. Readiness is crucial in the success of the experiences and activities to be performed in the online learning environment. Increasing the technological facilities and computer use, the competence of learners will increase online learning readiness and academic success.

scholarly journals Online learning - Global Challenges and Opportunities for Students in Higher Education amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Libyan Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-164
Author(s):  
Abdelbasit Gadour
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Changing Times ◽  
High Level

The spread of COVID-19 has had psychological effects on higher education students globally reflected in high level of anxiety associated with worries of failing to complete their studies (Holmes et al., 2020; Sawahhel, 2020). Due to COVID-19 all universities in Libya were closed for ten months causing a massive impact and leaving about quarter a million students without education. However, during this period some universities took preventive measures and maintained functioning from a distance. An attempt was made in this study to explore higher education students’ attitudes toward online learning and appreciate more the advantages and challenges associated with online learning. Of the 100 questionnaires sent out to university students, 58 responded back of whom 40 undergraduate and the remaining postgraduate students. The results of this study suggested that students are more interested in conventional way of learning in favour of face-to-face communication with tutors and peers as opposed to remote learning. For online learning to be successful in Libya, universities ought to upgrade their educational mode of delivery making the learning contents and assessment more desirable and responsive to the needs of the changing times. Furthermore, students must be technically and financially supported with unlimited access to internet.

scholarly journals The Effect of Physical Education and Sports Teachers' Web-Technological Pedagogy Content Knowledge on Online Learning Readiness

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 3262-3268
Author(s):  
Nuh Osman Yildiz ◽  
Nuri Berk Gungor ◽  
Zulbiye Kacay ◽  
Fikret Soyer
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
School Level ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Time Variables ◽  
High Level ◽  
Online Learning Readiness

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine whether the Web-Technological Pedagogy Content Knowledge of Physical Education and Sports Teachers had an Effect on Online Learning Readiness in terms of various demographic variables such as gender, school level and tenure. Methods: In line with this purpose, 180 Physical Education and Sports Teachers voluntarily participated in the research. In the research, Web-Technological Pedagogy Content Knowledge and Online Learning Readiness Scales were used as a data collection tool besides the personal information form prepared by the researcher. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics and Pearson Moments Multiplication Correlation Coefficient (r), Linear Regression Analysis, T-Test and One-Way ANOVA were used. It was determined that the participants had a high level of Web-Technological Pedagogy Content Knowledge and Online Learning Readiness. Results: While the results of the analysis showed that the level of web-technological pedagogy content knowledge did not differ according to gender and service time variables, it was determined that the level of online learning readiness was higher in women. In addition, it was determined that there was a positive and moderate relationship between Online Learning Readiness and Web-Technological Pedagogy Content Knowledge. Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that 38% of online learning readiness was explained by web-technological pedagogy content knowledge. Keywords: Readiness, Web-technological pedagogy content knowledge, Physical education and sports, Online learning

scholarly journals Assessing the Higher Education Settings after the Transition to Online Learning: Exploring Teaching, Assessments, and Students’ Academic Success

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 159-173
Author(s):  
Nahla Moussa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
The Impact

This empirical research report intended to explore the impact of the sudden transition to online learning and teaching and assessment at higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Furthermore, the study assessed the difference in students’ academic achievement and their perception of the transition to online learning. A mixed-method research design was adopted to achieve the purpose of this research paper. Content analysis, the Correlation Coefficient, and Simple Linear Regression were supportive analysis tools. Data analysis proved that the higher education system in the UAE embraced appropriate teaching and assessment approaches to the online mode of teaching and learning. Moreover, higher education students maintained high academic success after transitioning to online learning. Students’ perception of the transition to online learning positively correlated to students’ academic success. Thus, higher education students maintained a decent level of academic success after transitioning to the online mode of learning.

The effect of new online learning readiness on perceived usefulness of open distance learning implementation during Covid-19 outbreak

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Siti Nurshahidah ◽  
H. Mohd Sufiean ◽  
R. Abdul Rauf ◽  
Y. Fatimah Yazmin ◽  
A. W. Shafezah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Online Learning Readiness

scholarly journals “Generation invisible?. Higher Education Students’ (Non)Use of Webcams in Synchronous Online Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 2-2 ◽  
pp. 100068
Author(s):  
Svenja Bedenlier ◽  
Iris Wunder ◽  
Michaela Gläser-Zikuda ◽  
Rudolf Kammerl ◽  
Bärbel Kopp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Synchronous Online Learning ◽  
Synchronous Online

Online Learning Readiness

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya Joosten ◽  
Rachel Cusatis
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Online Learning Readiness
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