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This document discusses a study on the effectiveness of online learning based on the academic performance of IT students. It provides background on online learning and its advantages, such as convenience, enhanced learning, and savings. The document also discusses internet skills helpful for online classes, such as proficiency with web browsers, email, discussion boards, and search engines. It notes that online teaching emphasizes interactive learning and requires active roles from both instructors and students. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of online learning by analyzing how well IT students perform academically with this format versus traditional classroom settings.

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This document discusses a study on the effectiveness of online learning based on the academic performance of IT students. It provides background on online learning and its advantages, such as convenience, enhanced learning, and savings. The document also discusses internet skills helpful for online classes, such as proficiency with web browsers, email, discussion boards, and search engines. It notes that online teaching emphasizes interactive learning and requires active roles from both instructors and students. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of online learning by analyzing how well IT students perform academically with this format versus traditional classroom settings.

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Effectiveness of online learning based on academic performance of IT students

Background of the study

Online learning is education that takes place virtually over the Internet. It is often
called as “e-learning”. This mode of education is one type of distance learning that takes
places across distance and not in a traditional classroom. There are other types of
distance learning today including: (a) correspondence courses which is conducted
through regular mail with little interaction; (b) telecourses where content is delivered via
radio or television broadcast; (c) CD-ROM courses where the student interacts with
static computer content; (d) online learning which is an internet-based courses are
offered synchronously and/or asynchronously; and (e) mobile learning by means of
devices such as cellular phones, PDAs and digital audio players.

According to The National Center for Education Statistics, as of 2020 there are
more than 6 million students currently in online courses as part of their higher
education program. 85% of those students think that online learning is the same or
better than the traditional classroom experience.

Why online learning and why now? Online learning meets the needs of the
population of students who cannot or prefer not to participate in traditional classroom
settings. For them, this mode of learning is as equal as the traditional way. Nowadays,
there are a lot of situations where a student may not be able to attend a class
personally.

Advantages of Online Learning

Convenience: 24/7 access from any online computer; accommodates


busy schedules; no commuting, no searching for parking.

Enhanced Learning: Research shows increased depth of understanding


and retention of course content; more meaningful discussions; emphasis
on writing skills, technology skills, and life skills like time management,
independence, and self-discipline.
Leveling of the Playing Field: Students can take more time to think and
reflect before communicating; shy students tend to thrive online;
anonymity of the online environment.

Interaction: Increased student-to-teacher and student-to-student


interaction and discussion; a more student-centered learning
environment; less passive listening and more active learning; a greater
sense of connectedness, synergy.

Innovative Teaching: Student-centered approaches; increased variety


and creativity of learning activities; address different learning styles;
changes and improvements can translate to on-ground courses as well

Improved Administration: Time to examine student work more


thoroughly; ability to document and record online interactions; ability to
manage grading online.

Savings: Accommodate more students; increased student satisfaction =


higher retention and fewer repeats.

Maximize Physical Resources: Lessen demand on limited campus


infrastructure;

decrease congestion on campus and parking lots.

Outreach: Give students options; reach new student markets; appeal to


current students thus increasing enrollments.

What Internet skills would be helpful in an online class?

The most successful students have the following Internet skills:

• Familiarity with Web browsers and an email program.

• Some familiarity with Web-based interactions such as email, discussion


boards, listservs,

and chat rooms.


• Proficiency with typing and word processing.

• Experience in successful Internet searches using a variety of search


engines.

How is online teaching different from traditional classroom teaching?

The online model emphasizes an interactive learning environment,


designed to stimulate dialogue between instructor and students and
among students themselves. The online process requires both instructor
and students to take active roles. The instructor will often act as a
facilitator, organizing activities that engage students directly rather than
relying too heavily on lectures and memorization.

The effectiveness of online learning depends on how a student perceives


information virtually. Each student has different levels of understanding and this greatly
affects how online learning may be effective or not. Through this study, we will be able
to determine its effectiveness based on the academic performance of the subjects.

Sources:

https://www.educations.com/study-guides/study-online/

http://www.wlac.edu/online/documents/otl.pdf

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