Abstract
Since World Health Organization (WHO) had confirmed Coronavirus as pandemic, rapid changes are occurred in almost all aspects of our lives including social, economic, political and cultural. Among them, educational environments are one of the most impacted areas. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the mode or delivery of class was forced to be online (either synchronous or asynchronous) and almost all universities in Korea offer courses via online. In order to improve the quality of online class, the present study investigated students’ perceptions on synchronous online class. A total of 33 EFL students, enrolled in an English elective course in a private university in Korea, participated. Data were collected from survey, students’ log, interview and open-ended questionnaire. The classes were conducted via ZOOM for 15 weeks, and the students participated online discussions with students from six Asian universities using Skype live session for four weeks (week 8 to 10). Overall, students were satisfied with the synchronous interaction and feedback during ZOOM class. However, they were not satisfied with the online discussion session via Skype. The following implications can be elicited from the study. First, instructors need to offer various IT platforms in online discussion class. Second, in-depth orientation to the use of the platform is necessary for learners’ understanding. (Hannam University · The University of Queensland)
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