Perception and Experiences of Undergraduate Students regarding Online Classes in Pandemic

Abstract

Abstract:Education has undergone significant transformations, with the emergence of e-learning, in which instruction is done remotely and via digital platforms due to the coronavirus pandemic.Objective:To explore the experiences and perceptions of undergraduate university students on online classes under coronavirus pandemic situation in Pakistan.Method:A qualitative study was conducted at the University of Lahore. A total of 16 students were selected. The information obtained from the Participants were in the form of audio recordings which were finally transcribed. Student’s views and experiences were interpreted by using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Five super-ordinate themes that emerged from the data were: difficulty in online classes, acceptance of online classes, and policy for online learning, learning experiences, and outcomes of online classes.Results:Some students have difficulty in online classes because of internet issues, network issues, or environmental issues. Some face difficulty due to understanding because of the interruption of voice. Some have difficulty performing practical work.Conclusion:Result themes show that different factors and problem which were student-facing during online classes. Evidence base study showed that online learning has immense importance during pandemic COVID conditions in Pakistan. Formal education is being revolutionized by online classes, which have opened up new opportunities for cultural and scientific outreach.  These courses include a collection of lessons for a web browser or mobile device that can be conveniently accessed anywhere. In online settings, students may have more distractions and less oversight, which can reduce their motivation