Abstract
There are two categories in which educator can deliver open distance learning (ODL) via an internet connection, namely Synchronous Online Learning (OL-sync) and Asynchronous Online Learning (OL-async). At Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pulau Pinang (UiTMCPP), lecturers could conduct ODL in OL-sync or OL-async due to MCO which was enforced on March 18, 2020. Therefore, this study was conducted to compare the influence of different learning styles with OL-sync and OL-async on UiTMCPP students' academic achievement during the COVID-19 crisis. This study will present the data analysis of research quantitatively. Independent sample t-test is going to employ, and the result indicates a significant difference between the mean of the two online learning approaches with a significant value of 0.004. Therefore, we can conclude that the OL-synch approach gives better result in students' academic performance. It is consistent with the findings of Duncan (2012), which recommend that online learning of the synchronous approach will give a better academic performance for the students.
Highlights
The rapid transmission of the COVID-19 has ignited global concern
We can conclude that the online learning (OL)-synch approach gives better result in students' academic performance
It is consistent with the findings of Duncan (2012), which recommend that online learning of the synchronous approach will give a better academic performance for the students
Summary
As a precautionary measure to curb this outbreak, the Malaysian government announced the closure of educational institutions during the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO). This scenario has changed the educational landscape and posed new challenges for educators and students in Malaysia. They have to adapt to new norms and expectations. Undergo new practices in the teaching and learning (T&L) process to ensure that the educational activities can still resume. Open and distance learning (ODL) is no longer a choice but a necessity
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