A snapshot of University students' perceptions about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Stavros A. Nikou

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-3930-2_10

A snapshot of University students' perceptions about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Stavros A. Nikou

Education

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution book

Abstract

Gaining a better understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected students' attitudes towards online education is important in order to pave the way from education disruption to education recovery. The current study aims to investigate how COVID-19 pandemic has changed University students' perceptions about online education. The study used a localised version of a questionnaire developed by the Association for Smart Learning Ecosystem and Regional Development on different aspects of distance education. Participants were 90 University students. The results emerging from the investigation demonstrate a positive overall attitude of University students about online distance education, with relatively high levels of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived interest and digital competences in-crease and a preference towards blended modes of delivery. The findings can help education professionals to better plan and design future online courses in the post-COVID-19 landscape.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Co-design and Tools Supporting Smart Learning Ecosystems and Smart Education. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
Editors	Óscar Mealha, Mihai Dascalu, Tania Di Mascio
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Springer
Pages	123-134
Number of pages	12
Volume	249
ISBN (Electronic)	9789811639302
ISBN (Print)	9789811639296
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3930-2_10
Publication status	Published - 31 Aug 2021
Event	6th Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development - Online Duration: 24 Jun 2021 → 26 Jun 2021 http://slerd2019.uniroma2.it/

Conference

Conference	6th Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development
Abbreviated title	SLERD 2021
Period	24/06/21 → 26/06/21
Internet address	http://slerd2019.uniroma2.it/

Keywords

distance education
online learning
perception about technologies
smart learning ecosystems
Covid-19 pandemic

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10.1007/978-981-16-3930-2_10

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A snapshot of University students' perceptions about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nikou, S., 24 Jun 2021. 12 p.
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Nikou, S. A. (2021). A snapshot of University students' perceptions about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Ó. Mealha, M. Dascalu, & T. Di Mascio (Eds.), Co-design and Tools Supporting Smart Learning Ecosystems and Smart Education. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies (Vol. 249, pp. 123-134). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3930-2_10

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Nikou, SA 2021, A snapshot of University students' perceptions about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. in Ó Mealha, M Dascalu & T Di Mascio (eds), Co-design and Tools Supporting Smart Learning Ecosystems and Smart Education. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies. vol. 249, Springer, Singapore, pp. 123-134, 6th Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development, 24/06/21. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3930-2_10

A snapshot of University students' perceptions about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. / Nikou, Stavros A.

Co-design and Tools Supporting Smart Learning Ecosystems and Smart Education. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies. ed. / Óscar Mealha; Mihai Dascalu; Tania Di Mascio. Vol. 249 Singapore : Springer, 2021. p. 123-134.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution book

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Nikou SA. A snapshot of University students' perceptions about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Mealha Ó, Dascalu M, Di Mascio T, editors, Co-design and Tools Supporting Smart Learning Ecosystems and Smart Education. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies. Vol. 249. Singapore: Springer. 2021. p. 123-134 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3930-2_10