Disadvantages Of Online Learning Research Articles

The use of information and communication technologies in teaching-learning processes of social science in higher education: A systematic review

ABSTRACT Teaching-learning processes can incorporate information and communication technologies (ICT) for transmission, mediation, interaction, and assessment in several fields of knowledge. This paper established the current trends in using ICT for social science in higher education, including online, blended, and ICT-supported learning. The review allowed us to quantify studies related to social science education, identify research trends, and identify ICT tools. The systematic review showed that: there is a lag in the incorporation of ICT tools in social sciences; most of the research identified were perception studies; few works introduce new digital tools; and few research studied the impact of ICT on student performance. This review establishes the advantages and disadvantages of online learning and some recommendations to incorporate ICT in social science teaching-learning processes.

Computer science and engineering students’ self-directed learning strategies and satisfaction with online learning

There is an increasing need for computer science and engineering (CSE) online education. This study examined CSE online learners’ perceptions of self-directed learning (SDL) readiness, strategies, and satisfaction. The researchers surveyed 225 students and conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 online CSE students. The quantitative survey data and the qualitative interview data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis, respectively. The findings were as follows: (1) Both extrinsic motivation strategies (e.g., future career development, building a learning routine) and intrinsic motivation strategies (e.g., interest in learning) were utilized; (2) Diverse metacognition strategies (e.g., assignments, quizzes, and tests, discussing with peers, tracking progress, staying in touch with professors and teaching assistants) and cognitive strategies (e.g., watching recorded lectures, taking notes, reading books, seeking out information) were used to monitor learning; (3) Time-management (e.g., priority, checklist, fixed schedule, time-block for study) and resource management strategies (e.g., focused on lectures, textbook reading) were leveraged; (4) Specific designs or instruction promoted students’ SDL skills, such as access to documented learning materials, reminders sent from instructors, availability of the instructor, group interaction, and flexibility, and (5) Student satisfaction depended on the design of the course. The advantages and disadvantages of online learning were identified. The findings indicated that the instruction strategies and online course design are critical for CSE students’ SDL.

Online physiology teaching for nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic – strengths, challenges and reinforcement measures

Objectives: The forced shift to online education during the COVID-19 pandemic posed several challenges to Indian nursing education, especially with a complex subject like physiology. The objective of the study was to assess the apprehensions, expectations, and challenges perceived by nursing students and physiology faculty about the online mode of learning physiology, to evaluate the utility of reinforcement measures during the constraints of the pandemic, and to compare the online, offline, and blended modes. Materials and Methods: First-year nursing students (n = 100) underwent online and blended modes of physiology learning, with added reinforcement measures, during the pandemic. Beginning, mid, and end of course feedback was taken from students on the expectations and perceptions of the online mode. Feedback was obtained from students and faculty to understand the strengths and challenges of both modes. Quantitative data of student feedback were analysed using the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test. Thematic content analysis was used for qualitative data. Objective measures of student performance were compared using unpaired t-tests. Results: Online learning was perceived to be more difficult than anticipated by students. ‘Comfort’ in learning and ‘time management’ were the major strengths, while ‘reduced internet connectivity,’ ‘lack of interactions’ and ‘health issues’ were the biggest challenges expressed by students and faculty. The planned reinforcement measures were ‘sometimes’ helpful in revising and improving students’ confidence. The final summative assessment scores of students showed a better performance compared to the preceding academic batch. Conclusion: Students and faculty expressed some advantages and several disadvantages of online learning. They preferred offline or well-designed blended learning. The reinforcement measures seemed to aid student learning. The objective measures of assessment showed that students adapted well to the online mode. A model for blended learning for 1st-year nursing education, that utilises the advantages of both modes of learning, has been proposed, which requires further validation.

Assessing the Benefits of Online Learning in Higher Education and its Impact on Law Students

The present study aims to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of online learning, focusing on the importance of understanding how legal education can benefit from online learning. The problem under investigation resided in asking what the benefits of online learning for legal education are and how it impacts law students. For this study, a systematic literature review was conducted in order to recollect and analyze the existing literature available regarding legal education and online learning. This process entailed a comprehensive search across academic databases such as Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ProQuest, with the help of keywords and research criteria in order to enhance the study’s result and establish a collection of literature that would help the study’s research questions regarding legal education and its impact on law students. The main hypothesis established that law students are capable of fully embracing online learning thanks to today’s level of adaptability, and while the results show that a vast number of students have access to mobile technology and are aware of the benefits of online learning, law schools need to gradually implement this methodology in order to start experiencing mentioned benefits and have an effective applicability of this methods in their teaching programs.

ONLINE LEARNING THROUGH ZOOM MEETING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT A HIGHER EDUCATION IN SUMEDANG

In the midst of the Covid-19 epidemic, many sectors are affected including education sectors. Teaching-learning activities are commanded to be held online, one of which is through Zoom Meeting application. The purposes of this research are to investigate the perceptions of lecturer and students towards online learning using Zoom meeting, to find out the advantages and disadvantages of online learning through Zoom meetings, and to figure out the students' participation during online learning through Zoom meetings. A descriptive qualitative method is used in this study. To collect the data, some techniques are used involving questionnaire, observation, and semi-structured interview. The questionnaire adapted from Roudlotun Nurul Laili and Muhammad Nasir (2020) and Minhas, et al (2021) was distributed to the fourth semester students and the lecturer of a private university in Sumedang. The findings show that the perceptions of students and lecturer about Zoom Meeting as an online learning application media are very diverse, but this Zoom Meeting application is arguably still effective for online learning. There are some advantages of online learning through Zoom Meeting, such as its flexibility to be used anywhere and on any type of gadget and its beneficial features that make easy for learning activities to take place. Apart from that, there are also disadvantages of using Zoom Meeting as a learning medium. The results show that it wastes a lot of internet data and the internet connection is not stable. The students participate more actively in a smaller scale of class or breakout room than in a large class during online learning.

A Comparative Analysis of Perceived Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning.

The use of electronic media has increased dramatically in the past decade due to the general increase in digitization of global societies. This trend has been recently enhanced by the COVID-19 occurrence and following forced implementation of various forms of eLearning into university curricula, including all forms of second language (L2) acquisition. The present study focuses on the evaluation of perceived advantages and disadvantages of online L2 acquisition via electronic media by university students of the Czech Republic (n = 114) and Poland (n = 121). The research methodology was an online questionnaire asking the users of digital media for L2 acquisition about their perceived advantages and disadvantages regarding the use of print and digital media and their potential impact on their L2 acquisition. To understand their evaluation is crucial as it could lead to increased motivation or demotivation to learn a foreign language. The results clearly show that the students realize the drawbacks of digital media and this could lead to their dissatisfaction and frustration when they have to use these media excessively. The implications of the findings could be helpful and necessary for various course designers, curricula makers, and course tutors as they are responsible for the smooth implementation of various digital tools into the educational process.

College students’ perceptions of online learning: A study on learners’ satisfaction and experiences in online general English course

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of Korean EFL college learners toward online learning based on their level of satisfaction as well as their experiences of online learning.
 Methods A total of 111 college students who enrolled in online general English course were asked to complete a survey including 22 closed- and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted using the IBM SPSS statistical package to examine learners' satisfaction with online classes. Regarding responses of participants’ experiences on online learning, all the narrative data was examined and divided into themes that emerged in the data.
 Results The findings showed that learners were generally satisfied with online learning and in particular, they were highly satisfied with pre-recorded video lectures than synchronous classes or combined classes. In addition, the level of satisfaction on ‘teacher-centered lectures’ was high, and those of ‘cooperative learning’ and ‘peer feedback activities’ were relatively low. Furthermore, students recognized accessibility, flexibility, and the possibility of repetitive learning as advantages of online learning while perceiving technical problems, communication with others, and lack of immediate feedback as disadvantages of online learning.
 Conclusions Based on the findings, discussion and suggestions on effective teaching methods and activities for online classes were presented.

Online Learning in University: Pros and Cons of Study

The purpose of this study was to determine the advantages and disadvantages of implementing online learning in the Economics Education study program. The research method used is a qualitative case study. Economics Education students and teachers were used as informants in this study. Data was collected using an online questionnaire (google-form), observation, and documents. Data analysis was carried out through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research findings show that the disadvantages of online learning at Halu Oleo University outweigh the benefits. Several factors were found that both hindered and supported the success of online learning, including social factors from peers and parents, the completeness of technology learning tools, as well as the physical and psychological readiness of students and parents. So, it can be concluded that universities must pay attention to and prepare for all online learning needs. The results of this study have implications for lecturers that online learning has complex challenges and must know the needs, online learning facilities, readiness of human resources, and digital competence of teachers and students.

Implementation of Project-Based Learning for Freshmen in Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic

The engineering project course in the form of project-based learning at GMIT, Mongolia, is adapted from the engineering program at the Technical University of Darmstadt and has been implemented since 2014. The transition from traditional to online learning during COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the engineering education process. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the engineering project course is conducted online. The current study presents the analysis of questionnaire surveys done during COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 pandemics and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.

Convenient and Comfortable, yet Limited in Many Ways: Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic from Perspectives of Social Work Students in Vietnam

ABSTRACT Adopting conventional content analysis, our article seeks to address advantages and disadvantages of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic from perspectives of 186 social work students in an educational institution in Vietnam. Accordingly, though being appreciated mainly for its convenience in terms of travelling, time schedule and learning venue, online learning shows significant shortcomings regarding technical operation, interaction and learning effectiveness. From which, we discuss the opportunities and challenges for online social work education in Vietnam post-COVID-19.

What have we learnt from the COVID experience? Lessons for the future

This article reports on a study conducted at a university in North Cyprus which aimed to gather empirical evidence regarding both teachers’ and students’ perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of online learning as experienced during the COVID pandemic. The study discovered that both teachers and students were aware of both advantages and disadvantages of the system which had been thrust upon them. Overall, most of the teachers favoured the development of some kind of blended/hybrid methodology, while a majority of the students favoured a return to in-class learning. Both teachers and students recognized a need to focus on physical and mental health, on assessment issues, and on issues of technology and connectivity. A major conclusion from the study is the urgent need for teacher education, both pre-service and in-service, to help teachers develop the digital knowledge and skills required for a successful blended/hybrid learning/teaching environment.

Did the COVID-19-Related Shift to Online Schooling Influence Students Mental Wellbeing? A Quantitative Study on Level 4 Students at MCAST

Following a global increase in daily new cases, hospital admissions, and mortality rates, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on 11th March 2020. To mitigate the spread of the virus, non-essential shops, schools, and higher education institutions around the world were temporarily closed and learning was conducted online. This study investigates the impact on the mental health and wellbeing of level 4 students undertaking a vocational education and training (VET) higher education at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) following the transition from traditional learning to online education during the pandemic. Data was collected using a quantitative approach through an online questionnaire distributed to MCAST students from different institutes which were invited to participate in this study. According to the findings of this study, students suffered from a lack of attentiveness and motivation for their studies, as well as lower self-esteem during this shift. Moreover, several variables have been identified to correlate with the degree of distress reported by participants, in particular the daily hours of online activities and the students wellbeing prior to the shift to virtual learning. This study proposes strategies that can limit such disadvantages of online learning while proposing techniques that could be adopted following the participants stated desire for future hybrid forms of education.

Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Approach

In this study, we conducted a thematic analysis of the views and perspectives of university students about online learning, specifically regarding their interpretations and experiences of the transition from traditional face-to-face courses to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample included 209 undergraduate and postgraduate students who were invited to complete five tasks, i.e., a free association task, answering open questions about the advantages and disadvantages of online learning, providing suggestions for improving online learning, and sharing a personal experience lived during this period. Some of the main themes extracted from the data refer to the negative aspects of online learning mentioned by participants in relation to its disadvantages, such as health and psychosocial problems (e.g., stress, anxiety, decreased motivation, isolation/loneliness, and apathy) and learning process problems (e.g., misunderstandings, a lack of feedback, additional academical requirements, a lack of challenge, and disengagement). Other recurrent themes refer to the positive aspects of online learning associated with its benefits: comfort and accessibility, economy (saving time and money), and psychological and medical safety. The personal experiences during COVID-19 shared by our respondents were organised around four main themes (positive, negative, ambivalent, and transformative experiences) related to students’ adaptation to the educational context generated by the pandemic. Based on these findings, practical recommendations for universities and researchers are discussed.

MALAY LITERATURE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

Background and Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the landscape of human life all over the world, including the conventional face-to-face teaching method, which has been replaced with online classes. The drastic changes without a holistic planning makes online teaching prone to various shortcomings. Thus, this article aims to address two research objectives. The first objective is to determine Malay Literature students ‘online learning experiences, and the second objective is to analyse the demographic factors influencing students’ perceptions of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
 Methodology: This descriptive study employed a survey questionnaire to gather data. A sample consisting of 67 undergraduate students majoring in Malay Literature at a public university were recruited as respondents in the present study using a simple random sampling method. After following 14 weeks of online lessons, a questionnaire form was distributed to the students. The research instrument is a questionnaire, which has been adapted and modified from a study by Baczek et al. (2020). The questionnaire form consists of two sections. Section A contains eight items related to respondents’ demographic background. Section B contains items related to students’ perceptions of online learning, in which six items are related to the benefits of online learning, five items are based on the disadvantages of online learning, and four items on students’ general perceptions of online learning. The responses from the questionnaire were analysed using Statistical Package for the Sosial Science 22.0 for descriptive analysis.
 
 Findings: The study found that online learning is perceived by students as being more disadvantageous than beneficial. Respondents concluded that the advantage of online learning is that they could learn from their own homes according to the suitability of their time. They also acknowledged that they could access learning resources better in online classes. One of the factors influencing students’ perceptions of online learning is the speed of Internet connection.
 
 Contributions: The study highlights the need for lecturers to be adequately prepared and to consider factors such as quality of Internet access, home location, students’ readiness and constraints faced by students.
 
 Keywords: COVID-19, learning, literature, online learning, quality education.
 
 Cite as: Veeramuthu, S. P., Ganapathy, M., Abdul Rahman, M. L., Harun, J., & Ramganesh, E. (2022). Malay literature students’ perceptions of online learning experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic at a public university. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 7(2), 44-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol7iss2pp44-60

Implementation of the demonstration method to improve understanding of using online learning media

Online learning is a method used by schools during the COVID-19 pandemic to anticipate and avoid the spread of disease among students. In practice, there are advantages and disadvantages of online learning that are felt by both students and parents. Students in RT 29 Kelurahan Margasari, Balikpapan City also face difficulties in attending online learning, which impacts the decrease in learning outcomes achievement. Limited access to electronic devices and the lack of understanding to use devices are the basis for issues that affect the online learning process. Training activities on the use of online learning media are carried out to provide an understanding of operating devices, such as laptops and smartphones to access materials through software and collect assignments. An initial survey was conducted as a base for data collection, the team planned several activities according to the conditions of the participants so that the activities can be more precise and can resolve the participants' problems. Through lecture methods, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, this training introduced several applications that can support the online school process. The results of the activities obtained were an increase in knowledge and understanding of elementary school students and parents in recognizing and using several virtual face-to-face support applications and doing homework through the online chatting applications.

Medical university experiences regarding emergency remote teaching (ERT): Evidence from Ukraine

The study's main aim is to examine the opportunities and challenges of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT), focusing on the students of O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University during COVID-19 pandemic. In order to conduct the study, an ex-post facto design of the quantitative research method was employed. Data were collected through a survey from 120 students and 15 teachers. For that, an instrument was developed to collect the responses related to face-to-face learning and online learning. The results reveal various technological, pedagogical, and social challenges. This study intends to examine the students' and teachers' experience of emergency remote teaching ERT in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, especially Ukrainian university students. This study aims to know the advantages and disadvantages of online learning with individuals' demographics, interests, and satisfaction. This research assists in developing new techniques of education by focusing on the pros and cons of any methodology.

Evaluation of the Online Geography Learning Program during the Covid-19 Pandemic Era

Online learning was currently applied as a solution for education during the Covid-19 pandemic era in Indonesia. Disadvantages of online learning are lack of student discipline, lack of motivation because most learning activities are in the form of online assignments, constraints on the internet, and technological devices. However, several aspects were required to be evaluated to optimally achieve the learning goals. This study aimed to investigate the implementation of online geography learning at public senior high schools using the CIIP evaluation model. The population was geography teachers and social studies class students at the school. Furthermore, the sample was taken using the purposive sampling technique applying the Slovin formula with a significance level of 0.5%. Data were collected through survey and interview methods and then analyzed using quantitative descriptive techniques. Analyzing the context, input, process, and product, this research indicated that the online geography learning was well implemented with 75% criteria fulfilled. Therefore, the online learning program could be continued with some improvements.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Perceptions of Students at Bung Hatta University


 
 
 This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of undergraduate students about their experience with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. A questionnaire using Google Forms was distributed to 130 students and118 questionnaires were returned. The results showed that the most frequently mentioned advantages of the online learning experience were the ability to stay at home (27%), a smaller budget for studying (18%), time flexibility (17%), and access to online materials (16%), while the most frequently mentioned disadvantages were technical problems like internet access (22%), lack in understanding the subject (17%), lack of interactions with friends (15%), reduced interaction with the teacher (14%), poor learning conditions at home (13%) and lack of discipline (13%). This study also revealed that the preferred class format was a combination of meeting in a classroom setting and online (54%). The use of university portals and WhatsApp were the least preferred. A well-thought-out strategy and a more active approach are required for successful integration of online learning into the curriculum.
 Keywords: student’s perception, advantages, disadvantages online learning, COVID-19
 
 

Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Teaching and Learning Business English Based on a Survey Conducted among SBA Students

The article presents results of a survey conducted using the method of the Semantic Differential among students of Business English at School of Business Administration in Karviná, Silesian University in Opava, related to respondents´ attitudes to advantages and disadvantages of online learning during the first part of the Coronavirus pandemic. Students´ answers have shown the lack of unanimous responses, which indicates the fact that they were not able to evaluate the situation in a distinct way placing their answers mainly in the middle of the offered spectrum. The authors of the article especially appreciate the data collected in the two last questions as they can contribute to optimization of online learning and teaching in the future.

#itwasboundtohappen. Reflections on the specialism of book conservation in Australia during the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, communicate, and transmit knowledge. Conservators, who work primarily with their hands, have had time to reflect on treatment practice, dissemination of information and siloing of knowledge in the Australian book conservation context. This paper presents a preliminary environmental survey examining the ways the conservation profession has adapted and developed our practices while working, learning, and networking from home. Case studies demonstrate that there is an increased appetite for learning and knowledge/skill sharing within the book conservation community where formal qualifications, reference material, and hands-on training are limited. Current avenues of book conservation training in Australia are assessed, and the risks to knowledge loss as a generation of bookbinders and conservators retire are considered. Through this exploration, the authors posit the need for a centralised hub for the book conservation specialism as a method of capturing published online content, using technology proactively to our advantage. This paper will address the questions of successful knowledge transmission during and post-Pandemic, the benefits and disadvantages of online learning, what we can do better and how isolation has enhanced communication and collaboration in a world where we are better connected, but further apart, than ever before.