EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE LEARNING WITH MICROSOFT TEAM APPLICATIONS IN POLIMAS

Abstract

In the age of globalization, having access to the internet has become critical to enhancing human activities in areas such as learning, economics, culture, defence, and many others. Microsoft Teams is one of technological aspects that have been integrated into learning, particularly in e-learning platforms. Microsoft Teams has a number of unique features that enable instructors to develop a better online learning environment for their students. The main aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of online learning with the Microsoft Team application. A total of 4638 Polytechnique students were included in the study. An online survey questionnaire was used to obtain data from students who used the Microsoft Teams application during the 2020 and 2021 covid-19 pandemic periods. Survey questions were provided within System Pengurusan Maklumat pelajar (SPMP). Only 901 responses were received at the end of the survey. Results of the survey were evaluated descriptively. Preliminary research indicated that MS Team is effective in e-learning. Overall, the results of the study reveal that Microsoft Teams Application is an effective tool for online learning since it offers unique features that enhance interaction during the learning process. KEYWORDS: online learning, e-learning, MS Teams effectiveness, Web-based learning, students perception, students satisfaction.