Educational Implications of Distance Learning within the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) from the Point of View of University Students
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| Title: | Educational Implications of Distance Learning within the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) from the Point of View of University Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mahasneh, Omar. M. K. (ORCID |
| Source: | World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues. 2022 14(3):655-670. |
| Availability: | Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi. Sht. Ilmiye Sakir Sokak, No: 9, Ortakoy, Lefkosa, 2681, Cyprus. e-mail: wjet.editor@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.un-pub.eu/ojs/index.php/wjet |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Distance Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, College Students, Student Attitudes, Technological Literacy, Academic Achievement, Student Motivation, Self Management, Handheld Devices, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Jordan |
| ISSN: | 1309-1506 1309-0348 |
| Abstract: | The current study aimed to reveal the educational implications of distance learning within the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) according to university students' point of view and some variables. The study sample consisted of 3,584 male and female students. The results showed that there are educational effects of high degree distance learning on the total score of the fields of the study tool arranged as follows: possession of skills to deal with smart devices (phones and computers), social growth, academic performance, management of self-learning and motivation to learn, mental growth, development of thinking and research and emotional growth. The most prominent positive effects of distance learning were increasing students' experience in using smart devices and applications in the learning process and their optimal use of them; forming positive trends towards studying, enriching students' knowledge side; informing students about the latest reports and research in their field of specialisation; ease of access for students' information and their search for it; students' perseverance to excel in the study and obtain high rates; students' continuous follow-up to lectures; reliance on self-learning; optimal use of time and effort; and active participation in lectures. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1355989 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The current study aimed to reveal the educational implications of distance learning within the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) according to university students' point of view and some variables. The study sample consisted of 3,584 male and female students. The results showed that there are educational effects of high degree distance learning on the total score of the fields of the study tool arranged as follows: possession of skills to deal with smart devices (phones and computers), social growth, academic performance, management of self-learning and motivation to learn, mental growth, development of thinking and research and emotional growth. The most prominent positive effects of distance learning were increasing students' experience in using smart devices and applications in the learning process and their optimal use of them; forming positive trends towards studying, enriching students' knowledge side; informing students about the latest reports and research in their field of specialisation; ease of access for students' information and their search for it; students' perseverance to excel in the study and obtain high rates; students' continuous follow-up to lectures; reliance on self-learning; optimal use of time and effort; and active participation in lectures. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-1506 1309-0348 |
