TITLE:
Student Involvement in Online Learning: A Multifaceted Perspective
AUTHORS:
Atia Ahmed, Anima Karmakar, Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Afsana Jahan
KEYWORDS:
Online Learning, Student Involvement, Access to Digital Technologies, Teacher Involvement, Impact of Online Learning
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.11 No.8,
August
23,
2023
ABSTRACT: COVID-19 has impacted various sectors, including the field of education.
The pandemic has led to a significant rise in online education, particularly in
developing countries like Bangladesh. This study explores student attitudes
towards online learning and the factors influencing their engagement in this
emerging educational method. This study includes a comprehensive literature
review and descriptive correlational analysis of 198 student participants. The
literature review investigates variables affecting student attitudes toward
online learning. Technological, educational, economic, and communication issues
are involved. It also highlights online education’s versatility, convenience,
and effectiveness. Data is collected using online surveys that utilize
convenience sampling. The poll examines student participation in online
education, digital technology accessibility, instructor engagement, and the
effects of online learning. Descriptive analysis and Pearson’s correlation
coefficient are used to test hypotheses. Student engagement positively
correlates with digital resources, instructor interaction, and online
education. Online learning is more probable for students with suitable gadgets,
reliable internet connections, and tech-savvy instructors that deliver clear
teaching. The research also investigates the
perspectives of students regarding the adaptability, convenience, and efficacy
of online education. The research emphasizes the importance of providing
students with sufficient technological resources and ensuring teacher
assistance in order to enhance their participation in online education.
Enhancing the efficacy of online learning can be achieved through the
consideration of various factors, including but not limited to technology
accessibility, teacher professional development, course design, and assessment
strategies. This study underscores the significance of online education in the
context of worldwide technological advancements. The proposition posits that
developing nations, exemplified by Bangladesh, ought to embrace the utilization
of online learning as a means to mitigate the educational disparity and sustain
competitiveness within the context of a globalized society.