Issues and Challenges faced by Online Higher Education
Issues and Challenges faced by Online Higher Education Teachers Presented by Darakhshan Muslim Dr. Munawar Mirza AAOU-2019
AAOU- Contents 01 Introduction 02 Significance of Study 03 Objectives 04 Methodology 05 Results and Discussions 06 Conclusion & Suggestions
Introduction Allen et al. (2004), Shachar and Neumann, (2003) Supporters of ODL: learning at a distance can be as effective or even more effective than a face-to-face pattern. . Zaborova and Markova, (2016) Ellis, O’ Reilly and Debreceny, (1998) Opponents: students in Technically unequipped online environments tend to academics are feel more confused, isolated, hampering progress. and frustrated, resulting in reduced learning effectiveness and satisfaction Chua and Dyson, (2004) There are various criticisms on the quality of the e-learning systems currently being used including: • usability problems, • bad performance, • institutions being unable to customize according to their requirements and • having a teacher centered system rather than learner centered system.
Significance of the Study Previous Researches: q Use of technology q Needs of the students Less Emphasis on: q Teachers perspective as compared to the Students perspective This study identifies: The study also contributes: q The issues related to the design of course, efficient time utilization by teachers and effectively using technology to deliver the courses. q. To improve the quality of the online courses, methods of teaching and interaction with students.
Objectives of the Study Pedagogical Interaction/ Communication with Students Assessment of Online Students Technological Time Management
Methodology le mp a s d n 01 na o i t a l opu P 02 y. S lit i b a li Re cs ti tatis 03 tive p i r sc s Mea test T nd es a ur s c De n 04 Co tio a l e r r sis y l a An er P & ge a t n e
Issues faced by Male and Female Online Teachers Pedagogical Issues in Assessment Interaction and Communication issues Overall Mean 2. 26 Overall Mean 3. 14 Overall Mean 2. 76 Overall Mean 2. 265 Male Mean Female Mean 2. 41 2. 12 Technological Issues (*) Male Mean Female Mean 3. 11 3. 18 Time Management Issues Overall Mean 2. 27 Overall Mean 2. 41 Male Mean Female Mean 2. 6 2. 91 Male Mean Female Mean 2. 53 2. 29 Male Mean Female Mean 2. 77 2. 76
Correlation between the Issues
Percentage Responses-Pedagogical Issues (71%) Teaching unfamiliar courses. (*) Less visibility and connectivity with students. (*) 78% 61% 70% 76% Existing course material needs improvement. (*) Online teaching demands multi-tasking. (*)
Percentage Responses-Technological Issues (46%) 83% Unable to interact due to a power failure or a server issue. Hard to learn new and updating software. 16% 26% 57% Reliant upon network adapters, power, computers, servers, software, web browsers etc. (*) Satisfaction with the tools/software available. (*)
Percentage Responses-Time Management Issues (60%) 70% Larger workload. (*) 41% Lack of a schedule. (*) The responsibilities and deadlines are ongoing and intense. (*) 72% 81% Lack of time management because of extensive work.
Percentage Responses-Issues in Assessment (32%) 59% The assessment activities do not assess what students have learned. 11% Feedback is not timely and constructive. Assessment is the cause of Student stress. (*) 39% 18% Problem in the coverage of content.
Percentage Responses-Interaction and Communication Issues (49%) It is a challenge to communicate without the help of body language. (*) 42% 54% Aggressive emails and continually complaining messages of the students. Not giving the prompt feedback to the student. 58% 40% Difficult to maintain sufficient student contact. (*)
• Infographic Style Conclusions Pedagogical Issues Technological Issues in Time management Issues in Assessment Issues in Communication Highly facing issue that includes: v. Unfamiliar Courses v. Less connectivity v. Content needs improvement Most of the teachers are satisfied with the technological aspect of online learning. Time management is a challenge because of: v. Plenty of workload v. Intense deadlines v. Lack of schedule Assessment is the part of student stress: v. Teachers are facing difficulty while assessing the assignments. v. Hard to deliver the content without the help of body language.
Suggestions v Training of the Teachers v Ongoing feedback v Interactive content v Engaging and supportive teacher v Responsive to students needs
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