The shift to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of this type of education. Online education offers a number of benefits, such as flexible scheduling, access to a wider range of courses, and the ability to review material multiple times. However, there are also challenges associated with online learning, such as data privacy and distractions from family and friends. A survey was conducted to assess the effectiveness of innovations in online teaching for university and college students.
The results showed that most students preferred the online multiple-choice questionnaire to assess their understanding of the topic. Additionally, the survey revealed that students agreed on the advantages of learning through online classes with an average score of 3.673 (agree). Asynchronous communication through online conference programs allows professionals juggling work, family, and study schedules to participate in class discussions. In addition, online learning allows flexible time to participate in courses, whether they attend classes synchronously (the exact time of the conference) or asynchronously (recording the study).
Those with previous experience demonstrated that they had been trained to teach online with a percentage of 66%, while 34% had no activity to conduct online learning sessions. Overall, online education can be an effective way for students to learn if they have a suitable environment and free time. It is important for educators to be aware of both the advantages and challenges associated with this type of learning in order to ensure that students are able to get the most out of their educational experience.
