StudentsAttitudeTowardsE Learning
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Dr. Balbir Singh, Assistant Professor (Commerce), Govt. College Bassa (Gohar), Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh, [email protected],
Dr. Virender Kaushal, V.P.O. - Panarsa, Teh. - Aut, Distt. - Mandi, Himachal Pradesh,
[email protected],
Ms. Sunita Devi, V.P.O. - Panarsa, Teh. - Aut, Distt. - Mandi, Himachal Pradesh,
[email protected],
Abstract
During the pandemic, electronic learning has become a common method of carrying out the
teaching-learning process. E-learning is the process of obtaining knowledge and skills via the use of
technology instruments such as computers and internet-based course materials via online platforms
such as Google Meet, Zoom Meeting, and other similar platforms. The study is focused on students'
attitudes toward e-learning. The study is quantitative in nature. The purpose of the study to examines
the undergraduate students’ opinions’ towards e-leaning in Himachal Pradesh. In this regards,
Kolmogorov- Smirnov test applied for check data normality, Croanbach’s Alpha test used to check
reliability of scale and descriptive statistics have been applied to analyze the collected data. The
primary data was collected by Google form (online) which consisted of seventeen questions related
to different dimensions of e-learning. It has been found that there is positive attitude of students’ of
Music and Yoga towards e-learning.
Keywords: E-Leaning, Education, Opinion, Undergraduate Students, Music and Yoga Students
Introduction: -The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in late December, 2019 has caused disaster
throughout the world and like other sectors, education has been affected drastically. The students all
over the world have been deeply affected by this pandemic. All the educational institutions such as
schools, colleges and universities closed down due to spread of corona virus. The education affected
negatively and it becomes difficult for the educators to impart information related to their subject
among their students. The situation becomes worst when lockdown and other restrictions have been
imposed by the governments of concerned countries. The education systems has impacted a lot and
especially in India the effect on education sector were drastic as compare to other countries of world.
However, the e-learning mode of education provides some positive sign and strength to the students
but they faced various obstacles in accepting this mode of teaching. The classroom mode of teaching
has its own significance and it provides enormous benefits to the learners at a place. The present
survey has been undertaken to reveal the opinions of the undergraduate students towards e-learning.
Literature Review: - This section of the research study deals with the review of previous studies
already has done by various researchers. These are as under: -
Gaikwad and Randhir (2016) in their research paper, “E-Learning in India: Wheel of Change”
found that in underdeveloped and developing countries, e-learning raises the level of education,
literacy and economic development. The e-learning plays an important role in educational
development as a wheel of growth in education sector. The researchers further observed that if India
and Malaysia act as joint venture together workout on this issue for development, it will be beneficial
for education sector. Lone (2017) in the research article, “Impact of Online Education in India”
revealed that human experience of online education is about to change. The technology is touching
every aspect of society and changing it dramatically. The concept of online education is one of the
most important and indispensable part of the society that has also been tapped by new innovations
and discoveries. The researcher further suggested that it is an effective tool for development of
educational sector in India. Ja’ashan (2020) in the research article, “The Challenges and Prospects
of using E-Learning and EFL Students in Bisha University” revealed that there are no significant
differences between EFL students (males and females) of e-learning activities. The students aware of
the benefits of using e-learning and the e-learning system can adapt to the aims of improving
Research Methodology
Statement of the Problem: - The present research focuses on the survey of opinions of
undergraduate students from music and yoga field regarding e-learning in the scenario of covid-19
pandemic. The problem is entitled as, “Students’ Attitude towards E-Learning”.
Delimitation of the Study: - The study focused on undergraduate students’ opinion towards e-
leaning especially music and yoga students in Himachal Pradesh. It is delimited to students studying
music and yoga as their core subjects in whom main focus is drawn on under graduate students of
Himachal Pradesh. The study has not considered students of school, professional and technical
education.
Objective of the Study: -
To examine the students’ attitude towards e-leaning in higher education.
Hypothesis of the Study: -
Ho: - There is no significant difference between students attitude towards e-learning in higher
education.
H1:- There is significant difference between students attitude towards e-learning in higher education.
Methodology used in Study
Source of Data: The study based on primary source of data. The field survey was done during the
“E-Workshop on Research Methodology: A Basic Approach, from 27 Jan. to 09 Feb. 2022 held at
department of Music (Instrumental) Govt. Utkrisht college Dhaliara, Kangra in the association with
Pratibha Spandan (Charitable) Society, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). The data was collected from
undergraduate students of higher education of Himachal Pradesh. The primary data was collected by
Google form (online) which consisted of five questions related to different dimensions of e-learning.
The Likert scale was used in the study which was ranked from 1 to 5 with 1 representing “Strongly
Disagree”, 2 for “Disagree” 3 shows “Neutral” 4 for “Agree” and 5 being “Strongly Agree”.
Data Normality: After collection of data it has been applied Kolmogorov- Smirnov test, Descriptive
statistics skewness & kurtosis z value test (Range between -1.96 to +1.96), graphical methods such
as histogram, p-p plots used to check the data normality but it has found that data is not normally
distributed we can say data have no normality. Thus, the sample not fulfill the necessary conditions
or assumptions for conducting parametric test such as t-test, f-test, ANOVA etc. therefore, Chi-
square test of goodness of fitness was carried out to test the hypothesis which is most communally
used non parametric test.
Tool: In the study descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, skewness and kurtosis have
been applies for analyze the data.
Discussion and Conclusions of the Study: The study was conducted as a part of “E-Workshop on
Research Methodology: A Basic Approach, from 27 Jan. to 09 Feb. 2022 held at department of
Music (Instrumental) Govt. Utkrisht college Dhaliara, Kangra in the association with Pratibha
Spandan Shimla (H.P). The data was collected by using Google form (online) from the students of
higher education of Himachal Pradesh. The purpose of survey to knows the students’ opinions’
towards e-learning in Himachal Pradesh. The survey concluded that the majority of respondents are
female i.e. 61.8 percent and 38.3 percent are male. 94.5 percent respondents have electronic gadgets
whereas 5.5 percent respondents say no. The table shows that 76.6 percent respondents have mobile
phone which is followed by desktop computer (12%), other (6.7%) and laptop (4.6%) respectively.
52.8 percent respondents have internet access at home, 40.3 percent respondents say limited and 7
percent say there is no internet access at home. Reasons of limited internet access at home due to
weak signal (38.7%), higher tariff chargers (23.3%) and 38% percent respondents have both reasons.
Conclusions:-Thus, it has been concluded that students are familiar with electronic devices such as
computer, laptop and mobile they have to use for learning through online mode. There is no
difference between E-Learning and Class room learning. The discussion is more effective with
classmates and other students through online mode than that of class room learning. The teacher is
familiar and knowledgeable in using electronic devices. Lastly, the students are satisfied with the
services provided by their teachers while teaching through online mode.
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Social Implications of Study: -The present survey helps to understand the opinions of
undergraduate students especially from the field of music and yoga towards e-learning. It findings of
the survey helps the society, administrations and policy makers to cope with the problems faced by
music and yoga students to learn practical aspects of their core subjects during the covid-19
pandemic. As practical aspect is more in these subjects and through online platform, it is very
difficult for the educators to teach these subjects effectively and efficiently. The outcomes of the
survey provide opinions of the students by taking into consideration these the authority may frame
the appropriate strategies to cope with the problems faced by these students.
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