Assessing Relationship of Student Learning Experiences and Academic Performances in Higher Education through Online Learning Platforms

Abstract

In recent years, the entire world experienced the impact of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), leading to significant disruptions across various economic sectors, including the field of education. Since then, online learning has made a significant impact in addressing educational needs. This study’s primary objective is to assess the relationship between higher education student learning experiences and their academic performances through online learning platforms. This study adopts a quantitative approach with a descriptive, comparative, and correlational research design. Surveys through Google Forms were used as instruments to gather data from 119 mathematical students from the Faculty of Education, UiTM Puncak Alam. The survey encompasses 24 questions covering students’ personalization, learning authenticity, and collaboration in online learning settings. Results of this study indicate that students exhibited positive educational experiences, particularly in terms of personalization, authenticity, and collaboration. Lastly, the research also reveals a strong positive correlation between students’ experiences and academic performance, specifically in the factors of personalization, authenticity, and collaboration. These findings contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness of online learning for higher education students and highlight the importance of personalized and authentic online educational experiences in fostering academic success.