How Ready Are Students For Live Learning Online?

The education field has changed in the past few decades. Online learning methods have replaced traditional classes in the classroom. They blend the flexibility of prerecorded classes with class meetings that are held via real-time software. But even these online methods can still fall short for students who prefer the live interaction of a classroom in person.

Live online learning is an alternative method to other online learning strategies. It permits instructors and students to communicate in real-time through videoconferencing programs like Zoom. The classes let students ask why not find out more questions, clear up confusion and foster a deeper understanding of the content.

While there are numerous benefits for live learning however, it can be difficult for some students to adjust to this type of online learning. This study examines the students’ ability to learn online and identifies core factors that affect this. The findings show that motivation for learning, self-directed learning and online communication are the most significant influencers. The researchers also conducted a multi-group analysis as well as a post hoc test to evaluate the differences between gender, undergraduate and graduate students as well as sub-degree students. The study revealed that postgraduates are better equipped for live learning than undergraduates and sub-degrees.

To ensure that students are adequately prepared for the Live Session it is suggested that instructors provide clear expectations of what they must know and do before and after the session. It is important to provide supplementary materials, like summaries and gist quizzes. Also, outline, concept maps and study guides are useful. Instructors should also design activities that reinforce what students have learned, like reviewing, rehearsing debating, discussing, and analyzing.