It has been a big change for a lot of students as we need to adapt to the new studying environment, and that is online learning. Though it can be beneficial to others, some might find it complicated to engage properly under certain circumstances.
It is well known that different students gain different experiences when it comes to online learning. This is especially due to how they manage their own schedule and their needs during studies. A small survey was conducted, in order to understand and gain students’ perspectives towards online studying, it can be said that everyone has different opinions and experiences.
For instance, one might find joy in online learning because of the infinite access to the internet in search of answers or help online. However, one might find it difficult and would prefer a physical class or consultation in order to get a better focus and understanding from their own respective lecturers.
As for students’ satisfaction, most students find it difficult to enjoy online learning owing to the fact that there is a lack of communication between students and lecturers, as well as connectivity issues, thus making online learning much harder for some. In the contrary, there are some who find the good in online learning, seeing that they are capable of adapting to the changing environment and have no trouble with online sessions. Though everyone has their own perspective, we can always try to improve day by day.
In summary, this reveals that there is no definite answer on how students find their online learning experience. Their satisfaction entirely relies on how they manage their study session, as it can fluctuate from time to time. Lastly, take small steps, it is still progressing towards success, as long as you don’t give up.
Words by: Amira Batrisya binti Zuraimi