Understanding the challenges of e-learning during the global pandemic emergency: the students' perspective

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Výsledek na webu

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/QAE-02-2021-0025" target="_blank" >10.1108/QAE-02-2021-0025</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Understanding the challenges of e-learning during the global pandemic emergency: the students' perspective

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Purpose This study aims to debate and highlight the challenges faced by university students regarding e-learning during the global pandemic emergency. Furthermore, it sketches the solutions of e-learning using a theoretical lens of emergency management theory (EMT). Finally, the study argues a case for improvement in existing e-learning systems to enable higher education systems, particularly in a developing country, to recover the losses and increase education quality. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research design and phenomenology research approach were applied to conduct the current study. A total of 10 in-depth online interviews were recorded from students studying in Pakistan and the UK. Verbatim transcriptions were analysed using the reflexive thematic analysis approach. Findings The current study results explained in detail the numerous challenges, including lack of preparedness (students and institutions), low quality of interaction, lack of motivation, lack of class activities and forceful adoption of e-learning. Alternatively, few opportunities also emerged through a set of suggestions such as a comprehensive emergency management plan, introduction of strong student counselling programmes and a strategic plan for quality of online learning content. Originality/value This study&apos;s contribution stands out in crucial times of the global pandemic. EMT is applied to understand the different dimensions of preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery from a students&apos; perspective. Furthermore, considering students as important members of higher education institutions and understanding students&apos; opinions regarding quality assurance during the global pandemic was imperative.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Understanding the challenges of e-learning during the global pandemic emergency: the students' perspective

Popis výsledku anglicky

Purpose This study aims to debate and highlight the challenges faced by university students regarding e-learning during the global pandemic emergency. Furthermore, it sketches the solutions of e-learning using a theoretical lens of emergency management theory (EMT). Finally, the study argues a case for improvement in existing e-learning systems to enable higher education systems, particularly in a developing country, to recover the losses and increase education quality. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research design and phenomenology research approach were applied to conduct the current study. A total of 10 in-depth online interviews were recorded from students studying in Pakistan and the UK. Verbatim transcriptions were analysed using the reflexive thematic analysis approach. Findings The current study results explained in detail the numerous challenges, including lack of preparedness (students and institutions), low quality of interaction, lack of motivation, lack of class activities and forceful adoption of e-learning. Alternatively, few opportunities also emerged through a set of suggestions such as a comprehensive emergency management plan, introduction of strong student counselling programmes and a strategic plan for quality of online learning content. Originality/value This study&apos;s contribution stands out in crucial times of the global pandemic. EMT is applied to understand the different dimensions of preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery from a students&apos; perspective. Furthermore, considering students as important members of higher education institutions and understanding students&apos; opinions regarding quality assurance during the global pandemic was imperative.

Druh

J_SC - Článek v periodiku v databázi SCOPUS

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

50204 - Business and management

Projekt

—

Návaznosti

V - Vyzkumna aktivita podporovana z jinych verejnych zdroju

Rok uplatnění

2021

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Quality Assurance in Education

ISSN

0968-4883

e-ISSN

—

Svazek periodika

29

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

2/3

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

18

Strana od-do

259-276

Kód UT WoS článku

000686595600001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85113626898