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Title: University Students' Perceptions Of Shifting between Online and Offline Learning: Lessons from Kerala, India
Language: English
Authors: Maya, Madhavan (ORCID 0000-0003-4991-6899), Anjana, V. M., Mini, G. K.
Source: Asian Association of Open Universities Journal. 2022 17(3):213-228.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, COVID-19, Pandemics, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Student Attitudes, In Person Learning, Educational Environment
Geographic Terms: India
DOI: 10.1108/AAOUJ-03-2022-0031
ISSN: 2414-6994
Abstract: Purpose: The study explores the perspectives of college students on the pedagogical shift as well as frequent transitions between online and offline learning modes during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala, the most literate state in India. Design/methodology/approach: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,366 college students in Kerala during December 2021. A pre-tested questionnaire was sent using Google Forms to students of arts and science colleges. The authors analyzed quantitative data using descriptive statistics and qualitative data using thematic content analysis. Findings: The reported advantages of online learning were increased technical skill, flexibility in study time, effectiveness in bridging the gap of the missed academic period and provision of attending more educational webinars. Students expressed concerns of increased workload, difficulty in concentration due to family circumstances, academic incompetency, uncleared doubts and addiction to mobile phones and social media during the online classes. The main advantages reported for switching to an offline learning mode were enhanced social interaction, effective learning, better concentration and reduced stress. The reported challenges of offline classes were fear of getting the disease, concern of maintaining social distancing and difficulty in wearing masks during the classes. The shift in offline to online learning and vice versa was perceived as a difficult process for the students as it took a considerable time for them to adjust to the switching process of learning. Originality/value: Students' concerns regarding transition between different learning modes provide important information to educators to better understand and support the needs of students during the pandemic situations.
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Entry Date: 2022
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