Online Learning Challenges during Pandemic COVID-19 in Malaysian Higher Learning Institution

Ismail, Nur Hafieza; Bakar, Nor Mazlina Abu; Wafa, Sharifah Wajihah

doi:10.13189/ujer.2020.081282

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“…The research confirmed conclusions made previously that to be effective, remote language learning classes cannot strive to replicate a contact class alone [33] but need to go further by creating a rich-in-cues communication milieu. It is desirable to apply user-friendly full-bandwidth audio-visual platforms rich in communication cues.…”

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Emergency Remote Foreign Language Learning: First Reflections

Bondarenko¹

2021

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This paper responds to the recent dramatic realignment of teaching processes prompted by the pandemic in terms of speed and effort. The phenomenon was labelled "emergency remote teaching" by Hodges and a team of scholars to distinguish the abrupt shift to online study during the pandemic from systemic online teaching. Since the pedagogical context regarded is unprecedented and has, to date, received minimal scholarly attention, the author takes the liberty of sharing her small-scale exploratory experiences. The goal of this empirical research was to gauge first-hand tertiary students' perceptions of the significant changes that took place in foreign language learning routines this year. The researcher was interested in students' general attitudes about the sudden shift in learning environment from physical face-to-face learning in the classroom to remote learning, as well as the restrictions imposed by it and students' readiness to continue remote language learning if necessary in the future, as a high degree of uncertainty about future prospects remains. To meet this goal, a questionnaire was offered to students of a bachelor's degree level course in foreign regional studies at the Russian State University for the Humanities at the conclusion of the spring term in June 2020. The results were interpreted within the framework of the generations theory and computer-mediated communication theory. Findings indicate that most respondents were hesitant about remote language learning and preferred that it be offered in combination with physical face-to-face instruction.

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Emergency Remote Foreign Language Learning: First Reflections

Bondarenko¹

2021

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“…In this study, a quantitative approach was implemented through the use of online questionnaire. The questionnaire has a total of 13 questions that was partly adopted from Ismail et al (2020) and Aldiab et al (2019) and is divided into three categories namely Section A, B and C. Section A of the questions was structured to capture the demographic information of the respondents. This include the duration of their working experience and the type of program (undergraduate and/or post graduate) they have been assigned on in the last three (3) semesters.…”

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“…At the early stage of worldwide movement to online learning during pandemic, many studies have been conducted to assess ODL readiness among students (Chung et al, 2020;Ismail et al, 2020; and the challenges faced by lecturers in implementing ODL (Irfan et al, 2020;Simamora et al, 2020;Simanjuntak & Panjaitan, 2021). Selvanathan et al (2020) have highlighted that there are still many room for improvement in the online learning and teaching, particularly in terms of the quality of the interaction and instruction delivered to the students.…”

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Assessment on Learning Management Systems for Open and Distance Learning of Engineering Courses

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Yunos

2021

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Engineering education in higher learning institute faces new challenges due to the rise of COVID-19 cases whereby classes have to be conducted online. In this regards, the use of learning management systems (LMS) are imperative for open and distance learning (ODL). The aim of this paper is to assess ODL using such LMS platform. Study was conducted in Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia where it involved a total of 51 academic staff. A quantitative method using online questionnaire was applied to evaluate main preferences of LMS for ODL, main purposes of LMS and issues arises from using such LMS platform. Results show that a variety of LMS has been utilized to support the ODL and majority of the academician showed positive feedback on the usefulness of such LMS. The only main concerns from the educators are plagiarism from the students that could create doubts and none trustworthy results on their performances. Otherwise, LMS is indeed an essential platform for ODL and must be encouraged to all educators such that it can be further improved and continuously utilized in the future.

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“…This situation has demanded a good network coverage for better experience to administer official matters and carry out daily activities. In the education industry, this need has been highlighted as various complaints have emerged from parents, lecturers, and students on how the poor coverage signals have caused difficulties for them to conduct the classes and organize teaching and learning activities [4], [5]. Therefore, this study aims to analyse the status of radio coverage signals with geospatial analysis using different methods of interpolation (IDW, Kriging, and Natural Neighbor), and investigate the relationship between signal strength level (amplitude) and Land Use Land Cover (LULC) to to get a general picture and basic description of internet network access at selected area.…”

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Assessment of Radio Telecommunication Coverage Signal Using Geospatial Analysis

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With the advancement in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), the importance of telecommunication sectors is irrefutable. Rapid growth in this sector requires a good network coverage so the application of the technology is accessible for all purpose from everywhere. In this study, the radio telecommunication coverage signal in Kg. Gong Badak, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA) have analysed to estimate the frequency (MHz) level using different interpolation techniques (IDW, Natural Neighbor, and Kriging) to select the best method. Then, the relationship between signal strength level (amplitude) and Land Use Land Cover (LULC) data was identified. Several statistical approaches such as Linear Regression Model and Rank Spearman Correlation Coefficient were implemented in this study. From the findings, we found that the Kriging method is the best technique to be applied for network coverage assessment. We also found that the relationship between signal strength (amplitude) and LULC in Kg. Gong Badak exists either in environmental aspects or physical structures. Kg.Tok Jembal, UMT, Kg. Pak Tuyu and Kg. Jati show a strong positive linear relationship (p-value of < 1%) between signal strength received and a 100-meter interval for 1 kilometer from the base station tower (BST). This indicates that the distance from the BST determines the signal strength. This study can be beneficial for the government and the players in the telecommunication industry to monitor the network coverage in Malaysia to provide a better service.

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Online Learning Challenges during Pandemic COVID-19 in Malaysian Higher Learning Institution

Cited by 47 publications

References 26 publications

Emergency Remote Foreign Language Learning: First Reflections

Emergency Remote Foreign Language Learning: First Reflections

Assessment on Learning Management Systems for Open and Distance Learning of Engineering Courses

Assessment of Radio Telecommunication Coverage Signal Using Geospatial Analysis

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