This document discusses a phenomenological study that analyzed the lived experiences of 5 college students in the Philippines who were studying remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown. It provides background information on distance education and the shift to remote learning necessitated by the pandemic. The methodology section describes how the researcher recruited and interviewed participants using voice calls to understand their experiences with asynchronous learning, stress/anxiety, preferences for in-person classes, and technology issues. The findings section provides a profile of the participants and the emerging themes will be discussed.
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LEARNING -THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE GHANAIAN STUDENT. ...eraser Juan José Calderón
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LEARNING -THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE GHANAIAN STUDENT
Owusu-Fordjour, C.1i
,
Koomson, C. K.2
,
Hanson, D.3
1Institute for Distance and e-learning,
University of Education, Winneba,
P.O. Box 25, Winneba,
Ghana
2,3Department of Integrated Science Education,
University of Education, Winneba,
P.O. Box 25, Winneba,
Ghana
A global outlook to the interruption of education due to COVID-19 Pandemic: N...eraser Juan José Calderón
A global outlook to the interruption of education due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Navigating in a time of uncertainty and crisis.
Aras Bozkurt, Insung Jung, Junhong Xiao, Viviane Vladimirschi, Robert Schuwer, Gennady Egorov,
Sarah R. Lambert, Maha Al-Freih, Judith Pete, Don Olcott, Jr., Virginia Rodes, Ignacio Aranciaga, Maha
Bali, Abel V. Alvarez, Jr., Jennifer Roberts, Angelica Pazurek, Juliana Elisa Raffaghelli, Nikos
Panagiotou, Perrine de Coëtlogon, Sadik Shahadu, Mark Brown, Tutaleni I. Asino, Josephine
Tumwesige, Tzinti Ramírez Reyes, Emma Barrios Ipenza, Ebba Ossiannilsson, Melissa Bond, Kamel
Belhamel, Valerie Irvine, Ramesh C. Sharma, Taskeen Adam, Ben Janssen, Tatiana Sklyarova,
Nicoleta Olcott, Alejandra Ambrosino, Chrysoula Lazou, Bertrand Mocquet, Mattias Mano, Michael
Paskevicius
Abstract: Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to
better understand uncertainty and navigate through it. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit hard
and interrupted many dimensions of our lives, particularly education. As a response to interruption of
education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this study is a collaborative reaction that narrates the overall
view, reflections from the K12 and higher educational landscape, lessons learned and suggestions from
a total of 31 countries across the world with a representation of 62.7% of the whole world population. In
addition to the value of each case by country, the synthesis of this research suggests that the current
practices can be defined as emergency remote education and this practice is different from planned
practices such as distance education, online learning or other derivations. Above all, this study points
out how social injustice, inequity and the digital divide have been exacerbated during the pandemic and need unique and targeted measures if they are to be addressed. While there are support communities and mechanisms, parents are overburdened between regular daily/professional duties and emerging educational roles, and all parties are experiencing trauma, psychological pressure and anxiety to various
degrees, which necessitates a pedagogy of care, affection and empathy. In terms of educational
processes, the interruption of education signifies the importance of openness in education and highlights
issues that should be taken into consideration such as using alternative assessment and evaluation methods as well as concerns about surveillance, ethics, and data privacy resulting from nearly exclusive
COVID-19 and university learning spaces. González-Zamar, Emilio Abad-Segura y...eraser Juan José Calderón
COVID-19 and university learning spaces. MarianaDaniela González-Zamar, Emilio Abad-Segura y César Bernal-Bravo
La COVID-19 ha irrumpido en la vida de los seres humanos causando efectos devastadores en la salud y en la vida de gran parte de la población mundial, afectando a las esferas sociales, económicas y educativas del planeta. La comunidad científica se encuentra ante uno de sus mayores retos para resolver un problema sanitariode alcance global como es la pandemia del COVID-19. Esta situación ha generado un volumen de publicaciones sin precedentes. El impacto del COVID-19 en la enseñanzaha supuesto que los momentos de contacto social hayan desaparecido a cambio de reuniones, clases, exámenes o encuentros virtuales. En este escenario, las aulas universitarias al volver a abrirse no serán las mismas, tampoco sus campus ni espacios del ámbito educativo, deberán aportan creatividad en el a la hora de organizarse y usarse. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar las publicaciones científicas relacionadas con los efectos del COVID-19 en las aulas universitarias durante el período 2019 hasta la actualidad. Para esto, se realizó un análisis bibliométrico de la literatura científica. Se identificaron 676documentos sobre esta temática. Los resultados del análisis revelaron que la productividad científica se ha incrementado desde enero de 2020 con más de 650 artículos sobre la enfermedad, verificando el profundo interés por el COVID-19 en todas las disciplinas. Las principales tendencias de investigación incluyen el impacto de la vuelta a las aulas con los efectos en los procesos cognitivos, motivaciones y del rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.
Music Students’ Perception Towards Music Distance.pdfRula alsawalqa
During COVID-19 pandemic countries faced various levels of
COVID-19 infection rates. This affected the educational process where universities were forced to switch to online learning. This situations crated various
challenges for university schools in general and music schools in specific, in
dealing with this situation that necessitates emergency measures to continue the
academic course amid the lock-downs and social distancing measures. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of online methods of learning and to decide their feasibility and appropriateness for music students. Thus,
this research aimed at investigating Music Students’ Perception towered Music
E-learning Education during COVID-19 Pandemic. Also it aims at investigating
music Distance learning knowledge, attitudes and practices and challenges faced
to provide suggestions for solving the challenges. An online survey distributed to
a sample of (83) students from the music department at the University of Jordan.
The survey sought population and socio-economic information and information
relating to electronic and online musical training; musical education during the
COVID-19 pandemic; mental music assessments; and the skills, attitudes and
practices of E-learning. Most respondents (76.2%) agreed that distance learning
is applicable in music department. (54.2%) of the respondents agreed distance learning is a possible substitute for standard education. However, E-learning has actually been created as a modern way of improving the process of learning and improving learning performance.
Emerging Trends of Remote Learning in the Higher Education Challenges and Opp...YogeshIJTSRD
The COVID 19 pandemic has not only affected higher education on a global scale, but it has also brought numerous challenges to the higher education community. Remote learning refers to situations where learners and lecturers or information sources, separated by time and distance, and therefore cannot meet their needs in a traditional classroom environment. It can encompass a wide variety of learning opportunities. This could include exploring the natural world, activities to support students’ local communities with appropriate social distancing , and engaging in hands on projects and artistic creations that stem from students’ passions and experiences. The purpose of the study is to emphasize the benefits and impact of remote learning on higher education. The research method of this study used the second hand data listed in different databases of books, research papers and related articles on remote learning and higher education on the Internet. The research results of the paper show that higher education in India lacks challenges in terms of declining institutional income and national budget cuts, deterioration of financial conditions among students, quality problems of remote learning, and inefficient credit transfers. The study also reports on various opportunities for higher education. Researchers have found that remote learning can help promote flexible schedules. Learn important skills enhance technical knowledge a safer and more accessible environment a world full of possibilities walk your own way and build long remote friendships. Higher education institutions need to improve their quality and reputation. Colleges and universities should have good infrastructure to attract students. The government must promote cooperation between Indian higher education institutions and top international institutions. It can also establish links between national research laboratories and research centers of top institutions to improve quality and conduct collaborative research. Mrs. Ani Smriti | Mr. Rajesh Kumar "Emerging Trends of Remote Learning in the Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities after COVID -19 Situation" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd41132.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.commanagement/general-management/41132/emerging-trends-of-remote-learning-in-the-higher-education-challenges-and-opportunities-after-covid-19-situation/mrs-ani-smriti
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LEARNING -THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE GHANAIAN STUDENT. ...eraser Juan José Calderón
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LEARNING -THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE GHANAIAN STUDENT
Owusu-Fordjour, C.1i
,
Koomson, C. K.2
,
Hanson, D.3
1Institute for Distance and e-learning,
University of Education, Winneba,
P.O. Box 25, Winneba,
Ghana
2,3Department of Integrated Science Education,
University of Education, Winneba,
P.O. Box 25, Winneba,
Ghana
A global outlook to the interruption of education due to COVID-19 Pandemic: N...eraser Juan José Calderón
A global outlook to the interruption of education due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Navigating in a time of uncertainty and crisis.
Aras Bozkurt, Insung Jung, Junhong Xiao, Viviane Vladimirschi, Robert Schuwer, Gennady Egorov,
Sarah R. Lambert, Maha Al-Freih, Judith Pete, Don Olcott, Jr., Virginia Rodes, Ignacio Aranciaga, Maha
Bali, Abel V. Alvarez, Jr., Jennifer Roberts, Angelica Pazurek, Juliana Elisa Raffaghelli, Nikos
Panagiotou, Perrine de Coëtlogon, Sadik Shahadu, Mark Brown, Tutaleni I. Asino, Josephine
Tumwesige, Tzinti Ramírez Reyes, Emma Barrios Ipenza, Ebba Ossiannilsson, Melissa Bond, Kamel
Belhamel, Valerie Irvine, Ramesh C. Sharma, Taskeen Adam, Ben Janssen, Tatiana Sklyarova,
Nicoleta Olcott, Alejandra Ambrosino, Chrysoula Lazou, Bertrand Mocquet, Mattias Mano, Michael
Paskevicius
Abstract: Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to
better understand uncertainty and navigate through it. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit hard
and interrupted many dimensions of our lives, particularly education. As a response to interruption of
education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this study is a collaborative reaction that narrates the overall
view, reflections from the K12 and higher educational landscape, lessons learned and suggestions from
a total of 31 countries across the world with a representation of 62.7% of the whole world population. In
addition to the value of each case by country, the synthesis of this research suggests that the current
practices can be defined as emergency remote education and this practice is different from planned
practices such as distance education, online learning or other derivations. Above all, this study points
out how social injustice, inequity and the digital divide have been exacerbated during the pandemic and need unique and targeted measures if they are to be addressed. While there are support communities and mechanisms, parents are overburdened between regular daily/professional duties and emerging educational roles, and all parties are experiencing trauma, psychological pressure and anxiety to various
degrees, which necessitates a pedagogy of care, affection and empathy. In terms of educational
processes, the interruption of education signifies the importance of openness in education and highlights
issues that should be taken into consideration such as using alternative assessment and evaluation methods as well as concerns about surveillance, ethics, and data privacy resulting from nearly exclusive
COVID-19 and university learning spaces. González-Zamar, Emilio Abad-Segura y...eraser Juan José Calderón
COVID-19 and university learning spaces. MarianaDaniela González-Zamar, Emilio Abad-Segura y César Bernal-Bravo
La COVID-19 ha irrumpido en la vida de los seres humanos causando efectos devastadores en la salud y en la vida de gran parte de la población mundial, afectando a las esferas sociales, económicas y educativas del planeta. La comunidad científica se encuentra ante uno de sus mayores retos para resolver un problema sanitariode alcance global como es la pandemia del COVID-19. Esta situación ha generado un volumen de publicaciones sin precedentes. El impacto del COVID-19 en la enseñanzaha supuesto que los momentos de contacto social hayan desaparecido a cambio de reuniones, clases, exámenes o encuentros virtuales. En este escenario, las aulas universitarias al volver a abrirse no serán las mismas, tampoco sus campus ni espacios del ámbito educativo, deberán aportan creatividad en el a la hora de organizarse y usarse. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar las publicaciones científicas relacionadas con los efectos del COVID-19 en las aulas universitarias durante el período 2019 hasta la actualidad. Para esto, se realizó un análisis bibliométrico de la literatura científica. Se identificaron 676documentos sobre esta temática. Los resultados del análisis revelaron que la productividad científica se ha incrementado desde enero de 2020 con más de 650 artículos sobre la enfermedad, verificando el profundo interés por el COVID-19 en todas las disciplinas. Las principales tendencias de investigación incluyen el impacto de la vuelta a las aulas con los efectos en los procesos cognitivos, motivaciones y del rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.
Music Students’ Perception Towards Music Distance.pdfRula alsawalqa
During COVID-19 pandemic countries faced various levels of
COVID-19 infection rates. This affected the educational process where universities were forced to switch to online learning. This situations crated various
challenges for university schools in general and music schools in specific, in
dealing with this situation that necessitates emergency measures to continue the
academic course amid the lock-downs and social distancing measures. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of online methods of learning and to decide their feasibility and appropriateness for music students. Thus,
this research aimed at investigating Music Students’ Perception towered Music
E-learning Education during COVID-19 Pandemic. Also it aims at investigating
music Distance learning knowledge, attitudes and practices and challenges faced
to provide suggestions for solving the challenges. An online survey distributed to
a sample of (83) students from the music department at the University of Jordan.
The survey sought population and socio-economic information and information
relating to electronic and online musical training; musical education during the
COVID-19 pandemic; mental music assessments; and the skills, attitudes and
practices of E-learning. Most respondents (76.2%) agreed that distance learning
is applicable in music department. (54.2%) of the respondents agreed distance learning is a possible substitute for standard education. However, E-learning has actually been created as a modern way of improving the process of learning and improving learning performance.
Emerging Trends of Remote Learning in the Higher Education Challenges and Opp...YogeshIJTSRD
The COVID 19 pandemic has not only affected higher education on a global scale, but it has also brought numerous challenges to the higher education community. Remote learning refers to situations where learners and lecturers or information sources, separated by time and distance, and therefore cannot meet their needs in a traditional classroom environment. It can encompass a wide variety of learning opportunities. This could include exploring the natural world, activities to support students’ local communities with appropriate social distancing , and engaging in hands on projects and artistic creations that stem from students’ passions and experiences. The purpose of the study is to emphasize the benefits and impact of remote learning on higher education. The research method of this study used the second hand data listed in different databases of books, research papers and related articles on remote learning and higher education on the Internet. The research results of the paper show that higher education in India lacks challenges in terms of declining institutional income and national budget cuts, deterioration of financial conditions among students, quality problems of remote learning, and inefficient credit transfers. The study also reports on various opportunities for higher education. Researchers have found that remote learning can help promote flexible schedules. Learn important skills enhance technical knowledge a safer and more accessible environment a world full of possibilities walk your own way and build long remote friendships. Higher education institutions need to improve their quality and reputation. Colleges and universities should have good infrastructure to attract students. The government must promote cooperation between Indian higher education institutions and top international institutions. It can also establish links between national research laboratories and research centers of top institutions to improve quality and conduct collaborative research. Mrs. Ani Smriti | Mr. Rajesh Kumar "Emerging Trends of Remote Learning in the Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities after COVID -19 Situation" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd41132.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.commanagement/general-management/41132/emerging-trends-of-remote-learning-in-the-higher-education-challenges-and-opportunities-after-covid-19-situation/mrs-ani-smriti
How to realize Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 (Inclusive and Equitable Quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all) through harnessing opportunities presented by the Internet.
PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN B...IJITE
This paper explores a sample of data collected from a UNICEF Eastern Caribbean rapid assessment on teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in eight countries. The primary investigation method was mixed and captured data from key participants/stakeholders in education using CAPI Technology and Video Conferencing tools. Statistical analyses and qualitative thematic analysis were conducted to report on findings using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and Nvivo Qualitative Software. The data on online teaching and learning from Barbados was selected for further review and presented an opportunity to assess the Barbadian experience against other developing and developed countries. In assessing these perceptions in a sample of primary and secondary schools, stakeholders were generally dissatisfied with the online and blended learning modalities citing challenges relating to the equality and equity in access to devices and the enabling environment that facilities effective online teaching and learning.
Impact of Social Media among Students’ Behaviors in Tertiary Institution of A...IJSRP Journal
The impact of social media among students behavior in tertiary institution has become worrisome. Social media is a means of connections among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and network. This craze for social media has led to a host of question regarding its impact among students behavior particularly in tertiary institution. This paper is set to study the impact of social media among students in tertiary institution in Adamawa State, Nigeria. A 5 likert scale questionnaire comprises of 19 questions was used as an instrument for data collection. 300 respondents sampled from 6 selected tertiary institutions in Adamawa State formed the population of the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that social media has positive impact as well as negative impact on students behavior. The study further recommended that students need to be trained on better usage of social media so as to minimize its misused, School management should train and encourage students on how to use skype and other video conferencing tools to have discussion with lecturers and group members academically.
Challenges Encountered by Parents in the Education of their Children during C...IJAEMSJORNAL
This study described the challenges encountered by the 100 selected parents in the education of their children, enrolled at the primary level, during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Based on the survey conducted, most of the parents preferred online distance learning for the education of their children. As to the facilities used in distance learning, 96% of the respondents have an internet connection, and 89% utilized Wi-Fi to have internet access at home. Personal computers were the most used gadget in the studies of their children. The main challenges encountered by the parents were: lack or limited access to the internet and the poor internet connection in the Area. As to the quality of printed modules, there are items that are not readable and some colors of the figures are not appropriate.
Attitude of Secondary School Students towards Online Education during Covid 1...ijtsrd
In the present study the investigator attempted to find out the secondary students’ attitude towards online education in West Bengal. 240 secondary school students were taken as a representative sample of the whole population. For selecting higher secondary students as a sample, the purposive sampling method was adopted. The investigator has adopted the survey research method for this study. A self made attitude scale consists of 40 items was developed and used for collecting the data. For analyzing and interpreting the data the investigator used to mean, S.D, t test, ANOVA. The study revealed that there is no significant difference in attitude between male and female students towards online education. The study also revealed that there is a significant difference in attitude towards online education concerning their locality and stream of study. Nilay Mondal | Dr. Arjun Chandra Das "Attitude of Secondary School Students towards Online Education during Covid-19 in West Bengal" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38381.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/38381/attitude-of-secondary-school-students-towards-online-education-during-covid19-in-west-bengal/nilay-mondal
Learning Management System LMS Challenges During Pandemic A Case Study of Goo...ijtsrd
The recent transitions of online learning during crisis have changed the entire perception of e learning. Learning Management System LMS has occupied a major role in providing resources on learning due to the advancement in technology. There should a qualitative approach towards learning through online in these services with the aim of sustainable education. This research paper is trying to critically analyse two major platforms for online learning Google classroom and Talent LMS by stressing the areas like the content management, compliance management, evaluation system, participatory platform, customised learning. The study also brings out the significance of various models and theories including TAM, diffusion of innovation, blended learning in connection to online learning. The researcher has done a case study on the relationship between two major LMS and their role on better education for future generation. There is an area in the study which gave special reference and suggestions for better usability and utilisation of these online platforms. Dr. Saranya Thaloor "Learning Management System (LMS) Challenges During Pandemic: A Case Study of Google Class Room versus Talent LMS" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31228.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/journalism/31228/learning-management-system-lms-challenges-during-pandemic-a-case-study-of-google-class-room-versus-talent-lms/dr-saranya-thaloor
Impact of Transition from Offline Mode to Online Mode of Education on Undergr...ijtsrd
The education system is unprecedentedly disrupted by full closure of education institutes due to worldwide pandemic called Covid 19. This has shifted the physical mode of education to online mode and drastically forced the government to take proactive steps to smoothly continue the education digitally. A sudden change has potential impact on education outcome on students and their level of understanding. In the present study the concept of digital education and the role of Government of India have been analyzed. Responses collected from 448 undergraduate students in West Bengal, on the constructs of Understandability, Credibility, Convenience and Techno stress. Descriptive statistics are used and parametric tests like one way ANOVA and Pearson correlation are applied for data analysis. Demographic factors like gender, type of institution, locality and monthly family income are considered. WhatsApp is mainly used as online education medium. Online education has positive impact on all the four constructs. Gender as a demographic factor significantly influences the variation in Understandability, Credibility and Convenience of online education. Locality influences the Techno stress and the Techno stress negatively associated with other three constructs. J. K. Das | Biswajit Dey "Impact of Transition from Offline Mode to Online Mode of Education on Undergraduate Students during Covid-19: An Empirical Study in West Bengal" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46424.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/social-science/46424/impact-of-transition-from-offline-mode-to-online-mode-of-education-on-undergraduate-students-during-covid19-an-empirical-study-in-west-bengal/j-k-das
The Adoption of Online Teaching and Learning strategy in Tertiary Learning In...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT:The teaching and learning process has been a big revolution since Corona Virus Disease 19
(COVID-19) has spread out to the world. This paper assessed adoption of Online Teaching and Learning in the
Midst of COVID-19 in Tertiary Learning Institutions in Tanzania. Specifically, the study examined readiness
level of students and teachers on the practices of online teaching and learning strategy during COVID-19 and
lock down; the attitude of students towards online teaching and learning; and online teaching and learning
facilities in Tertiary Learning Institutions in Tanzania. A case study research design was adopted while a sample
of 87 respondents was selected using judgemental sampling technique. Data was collected through a
questionnaire tool while descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. The findings revealed that57.5% of
students were ready to learn though online services. On other hand the findings revealed that college
management and staff were not ready to adopt online teaching and learning strategy. The reluctant of staffs
were caused by inadequate online learning resources, incapability of staff, and absence of policies and
guidelines issued by government on application of online teaching and learning programs. The study concludes
that although there was high degree of readiness of students and internet accessibility, the adoption of online
teaching and learning strategy was impossible due to inadequate facilities. Therefore, the study recommend to
the government to establish and issue the policies and guidelines about the application of online teaching and
learning technologies.
Key words: Online Teaching and Learning, Tertiary Learning Institutions, COVID-19, Online learning
facilities.
Sushma
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mankapur, Gonda(U.P,) Pin-271302
Abstract: The COVID-19 disease which first appeared in Wuhan, in the Hubei province of China, in December
2019 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020.Within a very short span
of time it lead to an unexperienced worldwide public health crisis. In order to prevent the worldwide spread of the
novel coronavirus disease universities, schools, and many other educational institutions have been either partially
or completely closed in many countries, by national governments. Problem of disengagement, shortage of
attendance and deterioration in academic achievement was experienced by many children and youth during the
pandemic. With the closure of schools and the postponement of face-to-face lessons in many countries due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, the education activities at all levels primary, secondary, high school and higher education
level as well were soon affected. In order to compensate the interrupted educational activities, due to the onset of
the COVID-19 pandemic, it became important for educational institutions to develop and implement effective
strategies in order to remodel the changes that occurred due to pandemic. Shifting towards fully-online learning
was a speedy yet necessary reflex to the coronavirus crisis. Therefore in order to provide effective learningteaching environment increased importance was given to the use of information technologies in education from the
beginning. Countries took quick steps towards digital transformation in education, and focus was given to the use
of distance learning, teaching, and assessment approaches, which was not very common prior to the pandemic.
The present situation is considered as the biggest education crisis in human history.
Keywords: Novel coronavirus, Pandemic, online learning, digital transformation, information technologies.
How to realize Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 (Inclusive and Equitable Quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all) through harnessing opportunities presented by the Internet.
PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN B...IJITE
This paper explores a sample of data collected from a UNICEF Eastern Caribbean rapid assessment on teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in eight countries. The primary investigation method was mixed and captured data from key participants/stakeholders in education using CAPI Technology and Video Conferencing tools. Statistical analyses and qualitative thematic analysis were conducted to report on findings using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and Nvivo Qualitative Software. The data on online teaching and learning from Barbados was selected for further review and presented an opportunity to assess the Barbadian experience against other developing and developed countries. In assessing these perceptions in a sample of primary and secondary schools, stakeholders were generally dissatisfied with the online and blended learning modalities citing challenges relating to the equality and equity in access to devices and the enabling environment that facilities effective online teaching and learning.
Impact of Social Media among Students’ Behaviors in Tertiary Institution of A...IJSRP Journal
The impact of social media among students behavior in tertiary institution has become worrisome. Social media is a means of connections among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and network. This craze for social media has led to a host of question regarding its impact among students behavior particularly in tertiary institution. This paper is set to study the impact of social media among students in tertiary institution in Adamawa State, Nigeria. A 5 likert scale questionnaire comprises of 19 questions was used as an instrument for data collection. 300 respondents sampled from 6 selected tertiary institutions in Adamawa State formed the population of the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that social media has positive impact as well as negative impact on students behavior. The study further recommended that students need to be trained on better usage of social media so as to minimize its misused, School management should train and encourage students on how to use skype and other video conferencing tools to have discussion with lecturers and group members academically.
Challenges Encountered by Parents in the Education of their Children during C...IJAEMSJORNAL
This study described the challenges encountered by the 100 selected parents in the education of their children, enrolled at the primary level, during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Based on the survey conducted, most of the parents preferred online distance learning for the education of their children. As to the facilities used in distance learning, 96% of the respondents have an internet connection, and 89% utilized Wi-Fi to have internet access at home. Personal computers were the most used gadget in the studies of their children. The main challenges encountered by the parents were: lack or limited access to the internet and the poor internet connection in the Area. As to the quality of printed modules, there are items that are not readable and some colors of the figures are not appropriate.
Attitude of Secondary School Students towards Online Education during Covid 1...ijtsrd
In the present study the investigator attempted to find out the secondary students’ attitude towards online education in West Bengal. 240 secondary school students were taken as a representative sample of the whole population. For selecting higher secondary students as a sample, the purposive sampling method was adopted. The investigator has adopted the survey research method for this study. A self made attitude scale consists of 40 items was developed and used for collecting the data. For analyzing and interpreting the data the investigator used to mean, S.D, t test, ANOVA. The study revealed that there is no significant difference in attitude between male and female students towards online education. The study also revealed that there is a significant difference in attitude towards online education concerning their locality and stream of study. Nilay Mondal | Dr. Arjun Chandra Das "Attitude of Secondary School Students towards Online Education during Covid-19 in West Bengal" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38381.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/38381/attitude-of-secondary-school-students-towards-online-education-during-covid19-in-west-bengal/nilay-mondal
Learning Management System LMS Challenges During Pandemic A Case Study of Goo...ijtsrd
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1. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation
ISSN: 2617-0299 (Online); ISSN: 2708-0099 (Print)
DOI: 10.32996/ijllt
Journal Homepage: www.al-kindipublisher.com/index.php/ijllt
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Complying and Coping: A Phenomenological Analysis of the Lived Experiences of College
Students Studying During the COVID-19 Outbreak Lockdown
Regina Chriscel S. Delute 1
and Jhune Carlo S. Ada 2
12
MA Ed, College of Teacher Education, Batangas State University, Batangas City, Philippines
Corresponding Author: Regina Chriscel S. Delute, E-mail: reginachriscel.delute@g.batstate-u.edu.ph
ARTICLE INFORMATION ABSTRACT
Received: February 11, 2021
Accepted: March 04, 2021
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2021.4.3.21
The COVID-19 outbreak resulted in the sudden shift from on-campus class to remote
learning using different ways, but mainly through the use of the internet to deliver
instruction and submit the requirements. While the news is full of statistics about the
COVID-19 cases, recoveries, and deaths, not much has been written about the plight
of students during the pandemic. This study looked into the lived experiences of the
five education students enrolled in Batangas State University learning on their own at
home during the time of the Luzonwide lockdown in the Philippines. This
phenomenological research utilized voice calls (Messenger) in getting data from the
participants. In analyzing the data, the researchers identified the frequent words or
phrases, categorized the responses, then identified the themes. Four themes emerged
from the interviews: students partook in asynchronous learning for grades; remote
education during a pandemic affords students’ stress and anxiety; students prefer in-
face classes over distance learning; and they have insufficient technology. The study
concluded with the understanding that the sudden implementation of distance
learning, the student-participants view this mode of learning as a means to comply
and to cope with the set standards given the available measures and resources. The
student-participants are able to experience the truly independent and individual
manner of learning. Participants need to adjust to the new mode of learning, for they
are still in the traditional face to face mode of delivery of learning and education and
Resources and means to connect are the major concerns of students especially those
in the remote areas both the region and nearby provinces.
KEYWORDS
COVID-19, remote education,
remote teaching,
phenomenological research
1. Introduction 1
Education is both a gift and a basic right in the Philippines. It is the present that catapults children to different careers. As one of
the chief rights of Filipino children, it is made accessible to the youth (The Child and Youth Welfare Code). Education offers the
advantage to be one step closer to one’s ambitions and dreams. It starts when a child aged five or six is enrolled as a first-grader
in an elementary school and attends for six years then moves on to high school. Through Republic Act 10533 or the Enhanced
Basic Education Act, high school education has an additional two years. The law called for implementing the K to 12 Curriculum
in the Philippines. This reform allows the graduates to find work after finishing high school. Others who desire to pursue higher
education can enroll in colleges and state universities.
Higher Education Institutions (HEI) all over the country offer degree programs and certifications. Under the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED), HEIs cater to the needs of the students by ensuring that they get quality education. Students attend
their classes and listen as their instructors or professors explain the lessons. Teachers utilize technology like televisions, speakers,
personal computers, and projectors to deliver important concepts to their students. This kind of setup where students and
teachers regularly see each other in class is known as face-to-face instruction. Hirko and Ross (2004) stated that this type of
learning has many advantages and chief of these is human contact. Students get first-hand experience of the learnings by doing
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classroom activities through personal interactions such as brainstorming sessions, role-playing, and group games. They also get
immediate help from their classmates and on-the-spot feedback from the teachers.
This changed when, on March 16, 2020, the whole island of Luzon was placed under community quarantine due to the outbreak
of COVID-19. This consequently led to the cancellation of classes. For days, the students and teachers in HEIs waited and
wondered about what would happen to their unfinished semester. Student governments from the top four universities i.e.
University of the Philippines, Ateneo De Manila University, De La Salle University, and the University of Santo Tomas filed a
petition to CHED to stop online classes due to the pandemic (Bagayas, 2020). However, the CHED declared on April 14 that
colleges and universities are allowed to adjust their academic calendars (Magsambol, 2020). This authorized the HEIs using the
new academic calendar to extend the semester to a maximum of one month after the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is
lifted. For schools using the old academic calendar, they were allowed to end their school year (CNN Philippines, 2020).
Given the authority to continue the semester, instructors and professors were faced with the challenge of delivering instruction
to their students using whatever means possible. On the part of the students, the shift from in-face classes to remote education
is sudden and bracing themselves for the new normal in education could lead to stress and anxiety. While news about the
developments and decisions of HEIs and CHED are abundant, there is little research related to the lived experiences of college
students participating in remote learning while the COVID-19 pandemic is plaguing the country. This paper addresses that gap
by highlighting the experiences of the college students. Therefore, this research will add to the knowledge base of college
students' information and their remote education experiences during a virus outbreak. Specifically, this research wants to find
out the answers to these sub-questions: 1. What are the reasons for participating in distance learning; 2. How did the
participants describe their distance learning experience; 3. What are the benefits of distance learning during a pandemic; and 4.
What are the drawbacks or barriers of distance learning?
To provide clarity and understanding about this research, the response of the government, particularly the Commission on
Higher Education, on COVID-19 and Distance Learning are briefly discussed.
1.1 COVID-19 in the Philippines
Most countries in the world have suffered from the coronavirus disease known as the COVID-19. According to the World Health
Organization (2020), it is a new strain of the coronavirus and is very infectious. Starting from Wuhan in China, the virus has
spread like wildfire to other countries. It has been transmitted through respiratory droplets and contact routes leading to
community lockdowns and travel bans (WHO, 2020).
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Philippines is a Chinese woman from Wuhan. This confirmation came from the
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary, Mr. Francisco Duque III. The Secretary disclosed that the patient had no fever, which
meant that she was asymptomatic and did not have other signs and symptoms except for the mild cough (ABS-CBN, 2020). On
February 2, France-Presse (2020) reported that the Philippines had recorded its first death of a COVID-19 patient outside of
China although said patient had been stable for days. It was a numbers game from February to March as the DOH continued
recording the number of those who contracted the disease, those who recovered, and those who died. Due to the increasing
number of suspected cases of the disease, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a Luzonwide enhanced community quarantine
(ECQ) or total lockdown (Merez, 2020). This order paved the way for stricter implementation of quarantine policies such as the
closing of establishments like malls and restaurants, no transportation, and the utilization of the one-quarantine pass per
household.
The virus outbreak has affected tourism in the Philippines, its economy, and, of course, its education. Since the second week of
March, schools in Metro Manila have been closed after the President suspended classes (Casas and Araja, 2020) due to the rising
number of confirmed cases. Graduation ceremonies were also not allowed since the mass gathering was prohibited. In this
scenario, schools that had yet to finish their academic year have resulted in conducting online classes.
1.2 Distance Education
The Philippines is one of the countries hit hard by the COVID-19. Not only is the economy threatened but also education. Since
the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) last March, the education sector has also jumped to distance education known as
distance learning.
Simonson et al. (2015) explained that distance education is “institution based, formal education where the learning group is
separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors.” Based on
this definition, The Association of Educational Communications and Technology, as cited by the authors, explained four
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components of distance education. First of these is the idea that distance education is based on an institution. This proves that
distance education is different from self-study. Simonson et al. (2015) explained that although institutions can be schools of
universities, they could also be from the business sector. Another component is the distance between the teacher and the
students. Distance is discussed in the authors’ work as the physical (geographical) separation, difference of time, and intellectual
separation of the teacher and the learners.
The third component is the interactive telecommunication. The authors elaborated that even though interaction is important and
can be done synchronously and asynchronously, it is not the chief feature of instruction. Imparting content is still the aim but
interaction must be made available, commonplace, and relevant. Sharing of learning experiences is the last concept. The authors
explained that resources should connect students and teachers. Resources must undergo the steps for instructional design to
organize into learning experiences that promote learning.
In her article, Brown (2015) said that distance learning has four advantages. These are flexibility of learning whenever and
wherever the students are, no commuting since learning takes place online, significant cost savings since students do not have
to rent houses near the campus and they can save on food, and convenient learning since learners can learn at their own pace.
As cited in UNESCO's discussion paper in 2002, open learning and distance education represent approaches that focus on
opening access to education and training provision, freeing learners from the constraints of time and place, and offering flexible
learning opportunities to individuals and groups of learners. It is further emphasized that open and distance learning is one of
the most rapidly growing fields of education, and its potential impact on all education delivery systems has been greatly
accentuated through the development of Internet-based information technologies, and in particular the internet.
2. Methodology
This research is qualitative in design. Creswell (2013, p. 44) mentioned that qualitative research starts with an assumption and the
use of a theoretical framework. He added that the product of this type of research includes the voices of the participants and
involves more paying more attention to the interpretive nature of inquiry. He also stated that the study must be within the
researcher’s context, may it be social, political or cultural. Creswell said that qualitative researches must empower people by
letting their voices be heard.
Creswell (2012) claimed that qualitative research is suitable if there is scarcity of literature. Because not too much literature about
remote learning during a virus outbreak exists, one must derive data from the participants who have lived the said phenomenon.
With college students enduring the demands of their course load mixed with the blend of the COVID-19 crisis, a qualitative take
would result in rich data describing the tertiary students’ lived experiences.
Since lived experiences are vital in this study, phenomenology was used. As a qualitative approach, phenomenological research
concentrates on understanding the essence of the experience by describing the lived phenomenon (Creswell, 2019, p. 19).
Specifically, the phenomenological approach utilized here is the transcendental, focusing on the participants’ stories. This
approach, based on Moustakas’ model (1994) has four steps: the epoche in which the researcher recognizes her biases and then
writes them down. The next step is known as the phenomenological reduction, which allows the investigator to consider the idea
that there is always more to events than what is originally perceived. Imaginative variation, the third step, lets the researcher
collect stories and experiences from the participants and then, finally, turning this collection into themes (Creswell, 2007, p.60).
2.1 Participants and Setting
To be able to participate in this study, certain criteria must be met. First, participants must be English major students in their
sophomore year enrolled in the course Mythology and Folklore. This was purposive because these learners have been the
researcher’s students since freshman year, and they have experienced the flipped and blended learning strategies in the courses
which she taught. Due to ethical concerns, participants must be over 18 years old and willing to participate in the study. Third,
participants must have done course assignments at home during the enhanced community quarantine (lockdown). Finally, due
to safety protocols and compliance to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) guidelines, in order to be selected, participants must
have a good internet connection since the only way the research could gather data is through chat and voice calls using the
Messenger app. Thus, the 12 participants were identified.
2.2 Procedure
To obtain the12 college students' lived experiences, two men and 10 women, this qualitative research used phenomenological
inquiry. As Bogdan and Biklen (2003, p. 23) explained, by using this approach, the researcher will attempt to understand the
meaning of events and interactions to ordinary people's situations. The goal is to capture the second-year English major
students' personal experiences involved in distance learning.
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Following Moustakas (1994), the researcher first wrote down her lived experiences as a teacher of courses taught using the
blended learning and flipped approach and her experiences of no face-to-face classes that began on March 16, 2020. Next, the
participants were selected based on already established standards that fits the research. The researcher began recruiting the
students that would later participate by posting a letter in their class FB Group. The letter introduced the purpose of the study,
the descriptions and the procedures that the students would undergo once they are recruited. Additionally, the letter contained
a confidentiality clause and the risk and benefits that they would get. The students were assured that no risk would befall them
once they chose to participate. The letter also informed them that once they consent to be participants, they would be included
in a group chat which would be used for voice call. The purpose of the voice call in Messenger was to review everything stated in
the letter and solicit the time for their availability for a phone interview since the students could not go to school because of the
lockdown.
Five students met the criteria to become participants. They were sent the list of the four overarching questions and were
informed that there might be follow up questions depending on their responses. The follow up questions aided the researcher in
extracting more information from the participants. After the participant answered the voice call, the researcher informed them
that she would record the stories digitally and give them a transcription of everything they said during the interview. The four
questions were used as a guide to prompt the participants to share their experiences as distance learners in a pandemic time.
Finally, the researcher sent a thank you note to all five participants.
2.3 Data analysis
Moustakas’ (1994) model was utilized in analyzing the phenomenological data including the researchers’. All statements were
recorded and transcribed verbatim. By so doing, the researcher was able to list all utterances pertinent to the experiences of the
participants. Next, the researcher went through the data and took note of the statements that were deemed significant in giving
light to the participants’ experience. After this, the utterances were categorized into themes. These were then used in writing the
description of what the experience was about.
3. Findings and Discussion
Table 1. Profile of the Participants
Participant Codename Age Residence Years of
Attending
Blended
Learning/
Flipped
Classroom
1 Athena 20 Kumintang Ilaya,
Batangas City
3
2 Thalia 20 Sta. Rita Aplaya,
Batangas City
4
3 Lexus 20 Tingloy, Batangas 2
4 Justin 20 Cuta, Batangas City 4
5 Artemis 20 Tulo, Batangas City 2
All research participants are 20-year old, second year college students taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education major in
English. Participant 1 with codename Athena lives in Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City with her family. She has participated in
blended learning and flipped classrooms for three years. The next participant chose the codename Thalia. She is a resident of
Sta. Rita Aplaya, has a four-year experience of being a student of teachers who hold blended learning and flipped classrooms.
Participant 4, with codename Zeus, has the same number of years of attending such classes. Justin Lives in Cuta, one of the
barangays in the said city with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Meanwhile, both Artemis and Lexus have experienced being students of blended learning and flipped classroom teaching for
two years. Artemis lives in Tulo, located in Batangas City, while Lexus resided in Tingloy which can be reached using a small boat.
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From the responses of the participants, three (3) categories emerged. These are student engagement, course requirements, and
required technology. From these three come the four themes i.e. 1. Students partake in asynchronous learning for grades; 2.
Remote education during a pandemic affords to students to improve themselves while learning; 3. Students prefer in-face
classes over distance learning; and 4. Students have insufficient technology.
The following part addresses each sub-question. Each narrative is followed by a follow up explanation and a related idea coming
from other authors or researchers.
Theme 1. Students partake in asynchronous learning for grades.
The participants shared their lived experiences and their study process during the lockdown. It was found out that there are two
sub-themes for the first theme.
Compliance
All participants shared that they participated in distance learning mainly to comply with the requirements. They told the
researcher that they understood the importance of finishing their course work and given tasks. All five of them believed that
finishing the semester was important. One of them, Thalia, used strong words while detailing her reasons. Consequently, the
researcher got a solid sense of frustration.
“It was mandatory, and we have no choice. This mode of teaching does not have a pure quality
like the formal teaching. We have no choice but to adapt to finish the sem(ester).”
Thalia added that she would not have participated if she were not aiming for better grades than previous semester.
Artemis, another participant, also shared that compliance was the only way to catch up with lessons:
“The reason I participated was because it was the only way that we could learn our lessons during
this pandemic. We were halfway through the semester, but we did not get to take our midterms due to
class suspensions. I needed to see the course assignments and learn on my own so that I could submit
my assignments.”
Moreover, it is evident that the five participants understood that they had to do their academic tasks to get grades. Since they
were on a lockdown and were not allowed to go out, they resorted to relying on the internet to get word of what their class was
tasked to do and to submit their outputs online. Distance learning offered them the chance to learn on their own, at their own
pace. Brown (2017) called this flexibility. Based on the participants’ responses, it is apparent that distance education was helpful
to them during the lockdown.
Coping Strategy
Interestingly, participants stated that they participated in their asynchronous classes because they wanted to cope with what was
happening around them With the order for the Luzonwide lockdown since March, they were experiencing some anxiety and felt
that the COVID-19 outbreak in the Philippines had robbed them of physical classes. Thus, for these students, participating in
distance learning was their strategy to have that sense of normalcy in an unusual situation. Lexus said:
“For now, because the ECQ (enhanced community quarantine) hasn’t been lifted, we see the
importance of remote learning. All the news ever talks about is the pandemic. It is nice to still have that
interaction with classmates and teachers during this time.”
Brown (2017) mentioned that one of the disadvantages of distance learning is the lack of social interaction. For Lexus, that is not
the case. Through distance learning, he was able to maintain the interaction with his teachers or classmates, albeit limited
because he lives in Tingloy where blackout is normal at 10 pm every night till morning. He revealed that he tried to forget the
dismal dilemma that the news reported by actively participating in his class discussion board and doing his assignments.
Theme 2. Remote education during a pandemic affords to students’ stress and anxiety.
Difficult
Distance learning as the Philippine education trend is the response of most HEIs. For some, this is a good idea but for the
participants, they found their experience of this kind of setup difficult. Lexus elucidated that he had trouble adapting because of
the sudden migration of classes completely on Facebook Groups and Google Classrooms.
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“It’s hard when there is no teacher. I have to understand everything on my own. My mind is all over
the place right now. With the virus outbreak and taking care of my mother who is amputated, studying
at home adds more confusion to my mental health.”
Kumar (2015) coined this as an adaptability struggle. He explained that the transition from traditional classroom situation to
computer-based teaching makes it more difficult for students to learn. Lexus had pointed out that he was confused. This only
meant that he could not concentrate on his course assignments. Another participant also found distance learning problematic
during a community quarantine when people are limited to their home spaces. For Thalia, her home's comfort was not an ideal
place to study since her siblings were there and there were household chores to accomplish.
Thalia elaborated that her siblings were bickering while she tried to focus on her academic work. It was hard for her to grasp
the concepts of her lessons because it was noisy. She added that she was overwhelmed with the requirements to be submitted.
Meanwhile, Justin described his experience of distance learning stressful. As he said:
“I felt I was being paranoid. What goes in my mind while studying are those which I see
in the news.
Instead of focusing on the learning tasks, she, just like Lexus, dealt with chores well. Household work, siblings playing and
running around were just some of the distractions while the participants were studying. According to Brown (2017), students
doing distance learning would find difficulty tracking their course work without face-to-face interactions with teachers and
peers. As evidenced by the participants’ responses, distraction was one of the things they dealt with during their sudden
homeschooling.
Theme 3. Students prefer in-face classes over distance learning.
Participants also revealed that they still favor and opt to be inside the four walls of a classroom learning together with their
instructor and classmates. Being in school for more than 15 years, there seems to be a sudden need to adapt in the mode of
learning independently. In addition, the pressure of managing household tasks, keeping their families safe from the virus, and
doing tasks at home also adds to the demand to focus on learning. Students still preferred the in-face classes over the distance
learning mode with the presence of these concerns.
Limited impact to students
The participants also pointed that learning via distance is not as impactful as the face to face one. For the students, the transfer
of learning seems to lack the direct conveyance of information as well the validation and clarification that happen when both the
teachers and students interact on the subject matter. This notion roots from the nature of distance learning that does not require
real time presence of both. Students are provided with instant feedback in the face to face set up that can justify or clarify their
thoughts at once. This is explicitly cited by Justinwho stated that:
“I think it is a bit lacking since there is no physical interaction between instructors and learners.”
This coincides with Tamayao’s (2013) discussion that formal education normally takes place within the four walls of the
classroom with the teachers, guided by a set of organized activities. This is the set-up or process that the participants have been
exposed and educated since their preparatory years. The sudden change in mode of delivery made them think that the level of
learning is not as effective as when the instructors are with them.
According to Justin For me (him), it's a bit ineffective because most of the time, students learn more when they are taught directly,
or there is a face to face interaction between teachers and learners.
For him, the presence of the teacher has a direct effect on how students learn. This posits that direct teaching is seen to be more
effective by the students than indirect methods like in the form of distance learning.
Social learning over independent learning.
The same is experienced and perceived by Athena. Meeting classmates face-to-face is more effective as she prefers to be
physically present while interacting with others in the classroom. She focused on highlighting the role of socialization in learning.
We as a social being are used to day-to-day interaction. Maybe not all, but most of us want to be out there, at school,
learn from the teachers as well. I think this type of education will not be as effective as the usual classroom set up, where we are
able to do group activities with our classmates, learn together and share ideas together.
This mode of delivery is seen to be less effective by Athena compared to the traditional mode or set up in the classroom. She
also posits that collaborative learning via distance learning is not felt as well. There are instances that students are able to create
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better insights as they share their individual thoughts. The feedback, in addition, given by the teacher also adds conviction to the
ideas generated by the students making them feel that they are learning.
Artemis also expressed “Honestly, remote learning compared to the usual classroom setup that we had was hard during the first
few days since it was kind of like an adjustment period for us. Nonetheless, we were able to cope with the new setup. I don't really
think remote learning is easier than our usual classroom setup because there are a lot of factors to consider in order to participate
in classes this way (e.g., internet service, means to communicate like phone or laptop, and time since we do not have a concrete
schedule). If I would choose between the two, I'll still pick the usual classroom set-up which uses the blended-learning approach.”
Though there is mention of blended learning, the term centers on the viability and presence of the three important elements: the
teacher, students and the content that comes in varying forms. These are all present in the usual setup experienced by the
students. Despite being able to adjust, she mentioned that she would still prefer the in-face environment rather than the
distance mode of delivery.
Theme 4. Students have insufficient technology.
The participants highlighted that distance learning is for those who have gadgets and access to the internet. The limited tools
and gadgets hindered the students in providing the best output or performance. Since the pandemic caused the abrupt
suspension of classes in all levels, the participants are subject to the reality of facing the
Digital divide
With the tools, materials and resources becoming digital and electronic in format, there are experiences that placed the
participants at a disadvantaged situation. There is an evident lack of these among the students like Athena. According to her,
“The drawbacks and barriers that I have experienced with the remote learning/alternative mode of teaching and learning setup is
the unstable internet connection, the slower system of my gadgets and my eyes are blurring because of staring and doing my
activities too long in front of my computer.”
Considering that the participants do not have the same resources, their participation and access level also differs looking into
tools and connectivity aspects. These critical aspects are crucial in the successful completion of tasks given to students. Students
are limited by these realities with regard to access to remote learning notwithstanding the effects on health and physique that
can be caused by prolonged exposure to the technology. With Athena’s experience, vision is the one directly affected by such.
On the other hand, Thalia expressed that the implementation of distance learning is not appropriate and applicable to students.
She emphasized students who are from the lower class of the society. For these students, they would rather prioritize the
essentials over the expenses needed to have access to the internet and available gadgets as well. Thalia stated that:
“Well it is not suitable for all students, especially those in the lower class who do not have the proper access to
the trend in education nowadays.”
As cited by Tamayao (2013), one of the challenges to be addressed is digital divide. There is an evident need for
training between the teachers and students caused by the disparity between the skills and gadgets of the teachers compared to
what the students have.
Weak means to connect.
Another drawback cited by the respondents is the poor and the lack of connection in the internet. Since most of the students do
not have subscription to internet service providers or data providers at home. This posited additional costs for the prepaid load
to be registered to limited data subscription or promo.
This is made evident by the experiences of Artemis who cited that “The only drawback that I experience/noticed is the lack of
good internet service. This new mode of teaching is good, it is the country who is not really prepared for this kind of new teaching
method.”
This is similar to the experience of Justinron who had a problem with regard to network coverage and signal. In addition, Thalia
also pointed out this concern for she also experienced internet connection problems coinciding with the need to have better and
smarter gadgets.
According to Thalia “Well it is not suitable for all students, especially those in the lower class who do not have
the proper access to the trend in education nowadays.”
Geographical locations and topography where students live also contributed to the difficulties encountered by the participants.
There are areas in the region and nearby provinces that have poor signal resulting in weak connectivity via data. By the virtue of
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Executive Order No. 112, the strict quarantine measures also added to the hindrance of moving from one place to another to
look at a place with a strong network signal. According to this and with the implementation of enhanced community quarantine,
people shall stay at home and are mandated to limit movement from one place to another except for essential purposes.
Distance learning entails more expenses
Connection to the internet in the country requires money and additional expenses. Since the students cannot go to the
University that provides free internet, participants need to ensure and secure connection to the internet. However, this required
the students to spend additional loading expenses, especially those who do not have a wired internet connection. More pressing
is that some families need to prioritize expenses for the food and other utilities on top of the economic lag due to no work
policy especially those who are self employed. This is highlighted by Lexus who mentioned that:
“There are big changes. First, the free wifi of the University is gone. Next, loading up is a hard task.”
As mentioned by Artemis : “The only drawback that I experience/noticed is the lack of good internet service”. The drawback
mentioned here quality of internet connection is one of the main concerns on top of the price. This high price does not always
equate to quality internet service.
As reported by Ordinario (2017), the bad internet connection is a more pressing problem in the country compared to poverty
and corruption, as stated in the release of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). It is cited that mobile cellular
services and fixed broadband services are priced at $22.24 (second highest) and $51.59 per month (third highest), respectively,
based on data from the International Telecommunication Union. Despite the high costs, the Philippines’s average connection
speed was only at 2.8 Megabits per second (Mbps) for the third quarter of 2015.This is significantly lower than the global
average connection speed of 5.1 Mbps and the second slowest in the Asia-Pacific region. As emphasized in the study, the price,
nevertheless, does not translate to quality service. Despite the high cost, the Philippines' Internet speed is among the slowest in
the Asia-Pacific region. With the pressing concern cited in the report, the need for reloading and subscribing to data providers
require students to spend additional money to make them connected and be able to connect to available online and/or digital
platforms.
4. Conclusion
In light of the lived experiences of the participants in this analysis, the following are the conclusions drawn.
1. With the sudden implementation of distance learning, the student-participants view this mode of learning as a means
to comply and to cope with the set standards given the available measures and resources.
2. The student-participants can experience the truly independent and individual manner of learning.
3. Participants need to adjust to the new mode of learning for they are still in the traditional face to face mode of
delivery of learning and education
4. Resources and means to connect are the major concerns of students especially those in the remote areas both the
region and nearby provinces.
4.1 Recommendations
Based on the findings and conclusions, the following are hereby recommended.
1. Practicality and relevance to real life experiences shall be evident in the learning tasks given to students.
2. Gradual transition from modular type to online/digital mode of distance learning shall be implemented.
3. Videos or learning activities with teachers as the source and guide to the learning process shall be provided and
included in the given tasks.
4. Proper profiling of students as well as their resources shall be done to ensure maximum participation among
students.
Acknowledgment
The researchers would like to thank the five participants that willingly shared their experiences while doing their remote
education. Their stories served as the inputs crucial in understanding the lives of students whose studies have been affected by
the school shutdown.
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