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VOL. 9, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Exploring the perceptions of distance learning efficacy among undergraduate physical education students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors
Maria Giannousi
Abstract
The aim of this research was to explore how undergraduate students
studying Physical Education (PE) at Democritus University of Thrace perceived
the efficacy of distance learning instruction amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A
total of 207 students took part in this study, having undergone the transition
from traditional in-person classroom teaching to online learning due to the
challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. The participants' ages ranged from
19 to 24 years, with 146 being male and 61 females. An online questionnaire,
distributed via Google Forms, was used for data collection. The questionnaire
was given to students in synchronous distance learning courses on Information
and Communication Technologies (ICT) in PE during the last two lectures of the
semester. A multiple regression analysis was employed to explore the
perceptions of PE students regarding the effectiveness of distance learning
instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quantitative analysis of survey data
revealed that students generally found distance learning instruction effective.
Detailed data analysis uncovered a positive correlation between two key factors
- experience with ICT and frequency of using distance learning systems - and
students' perceptions of distance learning during the pandemic. Individuals
with higher ICT proficiency held a more favorable view of the instruction
compared to those with lower proficiency. Similarly, students engaging with
distance learning systems more frequently tended to perceive the instruction
during the pandemic as less effective than those with daily engagement. In
conclusion, regular engagement with both synchronous and asynchronous
platforms, coupled with ICT experience, emerges as crucial for fostering
positive perceptions of distance education among undergraduate PE students.
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Pages:48-53
How to cite this article:
Maria Giannousi "Exploring the perceptions of distance learning efficacy among undergraduate physical education students during the COVID-19 pandemic". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 48-53
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