STUDENTS OPINION ON ONLINE LEARNING
MANIKANDAN S (122101116)
2ND YEAR MBA
SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
ABSTRACT:
The article speaks about the student’s opinion on online learning. During covid19 online
learning plays a major role in the education system. Many students have been enjoyed during
their online classes or online learning. From the research I have start to prepare a
questionnaire and send it through google form. I have collected 100 samples from various
students who were learned on online. I have used SPSS for analysing the data. Here I have
used frequencies to do the demographic profiles
KEYWORDS: Online learning, opinion, performances.
INTRODUCTION:
Online learning is the education takes place over the internet. Many students have been
learning through online for the past many years. But recent times Covid plays a major role in
every place, so many people cannot learn. At that time online learning creates a high demand
for the students who needs to continue their higher studies. Many colleges have turned up for
online learning and they offered or arranged online courses for the welfare of the students
who can sit and learn through their mobile phone or computer etc. Due to Covid19 many
teachers have find it easy to teach for the students through online, but many students faced lot
of issues while attending the online classes.
Here we are going to see about the Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning:
Advantages of online learning:
Reduced costs
Increased convenience and flexibility
Improved employee knowledge
Improved student attendance
Efficiency
Disadvantages of online learning
Requires self-discipline and time management skills
Diminished social interaction
Technological issues
Lack of practice-based learning
Manage screen time
LITERATURE REVIEW:
E. Aboagye, et.al,(2021) have conducted an survey on about online learning. Due to
coronavirus education system has been shattered so they introduced the concept on E-
learning. They have been collected the data of 141 samples. They have used many factors
like social issues, lecturer issues, accessibility issues, motivation, academics and so on. In this
article they have used frequencies, multiple linear regression for the analysing purpose.
Mais Al-Nasa'h , et.al,(2021) conducted an survey about online learning. In this study they
have been talk about fear, anxiety, self-perception etc. whether they have high, low, moderate
satisfaction level among university students. They have been collected the sample specifically
between the month June-2020 and August-2020. They have analysed the data by using
statistical tools. In that they have used only correlation and descriptive statistics. From the
analysis they have been revealed the three online learning satisfaction levels from self-
perception, anxiety and fear of COVID-19.
N.R.Chandrasiri B.S.Weerakoon (2021) have conducted an survey about perceptions of
Allied health sciences undergraduates towards online learning during this pandemic. They
have been collected 518 response and they have analyzed and make a conclusion that
majority of the students have a positive views about the perception towards online learning.
They have also said about that online learning is an efficient learning when students have
their own access for online facilities
Suhaib Muflih, et.al,(2021) had conducted an survey about online learning for undergraduate
health professional education on COVID-19. The purpose of this article is to study that
student’s attitudes towards online learning. They have collected 1210 samples for the data
collection. Here they have used for analysis that correlation, descriptive statistics, and they
have used snowball sampling techniques were used. Here main objective for online learning
is unstable internet connection, lack of motivation and a lack of instructions. From this article
they have concluded that most of the students have a mixed feelings about online learnings
and they have ready to adapt for this culture.
Kim S, et.al (2021) had an study about the academic success of online learning in
undergraduate Nursing education program in Covid19. The purpose of this study that to
improve the quality and outcomes of online learning. In this study they have used descriptive
statistics, cross sectional .. they have collected 200 data and they were aanalyzed. They have
spss for analyzing the data. From that they have concluded that Cyber-class flow has a
significant predictor of satisfaction with online class. Self-directed learning and satisfaction
with online class were significant predictors of academic achievement.
E.Agyeiwaah,et.al, (2021) conducted an survey about the attributes that influenced the
students on online learning satisfaction during Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study
in covid19 in the hospitality and tourism sector have made online learning rather than the
option. They were used to collect the data by filling the questionnaire and they have used a
convenience sampling of 216 tourism and hospitality students. They have used three factors
of online learning attributes: Perspicuity and dependability:, Stimulation and attractiveness:,
and Usability and innovation. For regression analysis they have used stimulation and
attractiveness is the strongest predictor of the students satisfaction regarding online learning
during Covid19.
Binali T, et.al,(2021) had an study that university students were examined for online learning
in terms of activities, purposes and engagement. They have used Three questionnaires for
collecting the data from 389 undergraduate and graduate students in Thailand. They follows
some five clusters. They are highly engaged, moderately engaged, less engaged, highly
engaged self driven online. From this they have concluded that the different online learning
profiles have significant differences in their regulations and internet specific epistemic
justifications as shown.
John lemay,et.al,(2021) had an survey about the transition to online teaching due to this
pandemic of Covid19. The purpose of this article to study about the student perceptions about
online learning. From the students point of view they said that high stress level, anxiety and
concentrating on students is highly difficult. They have been suggest that the obstacles to
fully learning in online but also faced many issues like technologically and mentally. From
the analysis they concluded that students have responded positively to this transition. To
continue with online learning they have said stress and work load will be major pressure for
students while studying in the online.
J Willett, et.al,(2019) had an survey about the faculty perceptions of online learning in
undergraduate sport management programs. This study explored the perceptions of sport
faculty to ascertain their thoughts on online learning. They have been suggested that most
faculty have their negative views on online learning. They have been preferred only face to
face communications which will give you a better feelings rather than the virtual learning. It
will be more useful for the students for their curriculum as well.
C.Dong,et.al(2020) had an survey about that how Young children’s online learning during
covid19 pandemic. In this research they have been asked to Chinese parents beliefs and
attitudes towards online learning during this pandemics. From the research the Chinese
parents have faced many issues because students doesn’t sit towards to the computer. They
have collected the data from 3275 Chinese parents. Most parents (92.7%) reported that their
children had online learning experience and (84.6%) spent less than a half an hour. They have
insisted some three key factors namely: the shortcomings of online learning, young children’s
inadequate self-regulation and their lack of time and professional knowledge to support their
children during online learning. The results from this survey that implementation of online
learning during this pandemic has been problematic ad challenging for families.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:
In this case study, we discus about the student’s opinion on online learning. The method of
analysis was used in this study is the Statistical Packages for the social services (SPSS).
students who were learning through online or distance education were the samples for this
study and the sample size for this study was 100. The below mentioned table depicts the
frequency details of demographic profile of the respondents of this study. The tools which
has been used as Anova, Frequency Analysis, Mean Analysis.
TABLE:1 AGE
AGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
LESS THAN 11 11.0
18YEARS
19YEARS -25YEARS 57 57.0
MORE THAN 26YEARS 32 32.0
TOTAL 100 100.0
INTERPRETATION:
Table 1 shows the frequency analysis of age category. It is clear from the data is majority of
the respondents are in the age category between 19-25 years with 57%, 32% of the
respondents between the year of above 26 years, and 11% of the respondents are in the age
category of less than 18 years. So, majority of the respondents are in the age category
between 19-25 years.
Table:2 GENDER
GENDER FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
MALE 49 49
FEMALE 51 51
TOTAL 100 100.0
INTERPRETATION:
Table 2 shows the frequency analysis of gender category. It is clear from the data that 49% of
the respondents are male, and 51% of the respondents are female. From the analysis, the
majority of the respondents are from female category.
TABLE:3 QUALIFICATION
QUALIFICATION FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
GRADUATION 52 52
POST GRADUATION 48 48
TOTAL 100 100.0
INTERPRETATION:
Table 3 shows the frequency analysis of Educational Qualification. It is clear from the data
that 52% of the respondents are from Graduation, 48% of respondents are from post-
Graduation. So, the inference shows clearly that majority of the respondents are from
graduation level in this company.
Table:4 Location
Location FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
CHENNAI 50 50
BANGALORE 6 6
HYDERABAD 41 41
OTHERS 3 3
TOTAL 100 100.0
INTERPRETATION:
Table 4 shows the frequency analysis for the locations where the respondents are opting for
the Online Learning. It is clear from the data that 50% of the students were opting Chennai as
there location, 41% of the students were opted Bangalore, 6% of the students chosen
Bangalore followed by 3% of the students were chosen other location to learn for online
learning. It is inferred from the table that majority of the students have chosen Chennai as
their main Location.
MEAN ANALYSIS:
Table 1: STUDENTS OPINION ON ONLINE LEARNING
S. No Challenges Mean Rank
1 I am comfortable with written communication 3.34 1
2 I am willing to actively communicate with my classmates and 2.37 7
instructors electronically
3 I feel overall satisfied about online learning 2.92 2
4 I am able to easily access the Internet facilities required for 2.88 3
my studies
5 As a student, I enjoy working with other students in groups. 2.83 4
6 I am willing to actively communicate with my classmates and 2.76 5
instructors electronically
7 I like a lot of interaction with my instructors and/or teaching 2.00 14
assistants
8 I feel comfortable composing text on a computer in an online 2.51 6
learning environment.
9 I can discuss with other students during Internet activities 2.20 13
outside the online class
10 There is no difference between physical and virtual learning 2.31 9
environment
11 I feel that my background and experience will be beneficial 2.26 10
to my studies
12 I possess sufficient computer keyboarding skills for doing 2.25 11
online work.
13 I am satisfied with the extent of placement support. 2.33 8
14 I am satisfied with the extent of appropriateness of 2.22 12
assignments.
From the above table, we have seen that the majority of the students were felt that they were
more comfortable with written communication plays a huge role on online learning, they also
satisfied through online learning is a huge advantage as a student and they get the enough
internet facilities to interact with the other fellow students as a group through online learning.
The points which is to be added that: comfortable on online learning environment, satisfied
with my placement support by the institution, active participation, sharing the knowledge
through your friends group, effective discussion among the students also plays a vital role in
Online learning.
ONE WAY ANOVA:
AGE CATEGORY VS SATISFACTION ON ONLINE LEARNING
H0: There is no significant difference between the age groups and Satisfaction on online
learning.
H1: There is a significant difference between the age groups and Satisfaction on online
learning.
ANOVA
Sum of df Mean F Sig.
Squares square
Between 0.734 2 0.367 0.176 0.839
Groups
Within 202.626 97 2.089
Groups
Total 202.360 99
INTERPRETATION:
Since P value is 0.839 which is greater than 0.05 so we accept the null hypothesis. Hence there is no
significant difference between the age groups and Satisfaction on online learning.
LOCATION VS SATISFACTION ON ONLINE LEARNING
H0: There is no significant difference between the location and Satisfaction on online
learning.
H1: There is a significant difference between the location and Satisfaction on online learning.
ANOVA
Sum of df Mean F Sig.
Squares square
Between 5.555 2 1.852 0.899 0.445
Groups
Within 197.805 97 2.060
Groups
Total 202.360 99
INTERPRETATION:
Since P value is 0.445 which is less than 0.05 so we accept the alternative hypothesis. Hence there is
a significant difference between the location and Satisfaction on online learning.
SUGGESTION:
In my opinion, online learning has both its advantages and disadvantages, but it ultimately
depends on the individual student's preferences and circumstances. One significant advantage
of online learning is the flexibility it offers. Students can create their own schedules, allowing
them to balance their academic pursuits with other commitments or responsibilities.
Additionally, online learning provides access to a wide range of educational resources,
including interactive videos, online libraries, and virtual simulations, enhancing the learning
experience. However, it is important to acknowledge that online learning may not be suitable
for everyone. Some students may struggle with self-discipline and find it challenging to stay
motivated without the structure and social interaction that traditional classrooms provide.
Moreover, technical issues and connectivity problems can hinder the learning process,
causing frustration and hindering comprehension. Therefore, while online learning can be a
valuable tool, it should be supplemented with opportunities for in-person collaboration and
support to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, students' opinions on online learning vary based on personal preferences,
circumstances, and learning styles. While some students appreciate the flexibility,
accessibility, and abundance of resources that online learning offers, others may struggle with
self-discipline, motivation, and the lack of social interaction. It is essential to recognize that
online learning is not a one-size-fits-all solution and that a balanced approach incorporating
both online and in-person learning experiences may be beneficial. Providing support,
guidance, and opportunities for collaboration can help maximize the benefits of online
learning while addressing its limitations. Ultimately, the key lies in finding a balance that
meets the diverse needs of students and fosters an effective and engaging learning
environment.
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