Students’ perceptions towards online learning during COVID-19: A case study of Comilla University in Bangladesh Das Rajib Chandra1, Ferdous Jannatul2,* 1Department of Public Administration, Comilla University, Cumilla–3506, Bangladesh 2Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, Comilla University, Cumilla–3506, Bangladesh *Corresponding author email id: jannat.lata@yahoo.com
Online Published on 14 February, 2024. Abstract A significant amount of content training occurs online these days. The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic extended to educational systems worldwide, prompting a restructuring of curricula in many institutions, including those in Bangladesh. Concerns about the ongoing transmission of diseases compelled these educational organisations to adapt. Through the adoption of online learning, students now have the opportunity to compensate for lost study time caused by the pandemic. Therefore, this study examines the perceptions of online education among Bangladeshi public university students during the COVID-19 epidemic. Comilla University students submitted information through an online survey. The findings indicated that most students found it challenging to engage in online learning and required assistance with appropriate buddy communication. Consequently, they needed help with online education. Most students expressed a preference for traditional classroom settings over virtual ones and required assistance in comprehending the content in virtual courses. The study found that most students Many individuals were uncomfortable taking online classes, and, due to the pandemic, they opted to complete their education through virtual programs. Additionally, the survey highlighted a more favourable outlook toward online education among female students than their male counterparts. Furthermore, urban students exhibited greater receptiveness to online learning than their rural counterparts. Moreover, smartphone owners with Wi-Fi connections expressed more positive sentiments about online education. In the future, policymakers, authorities, university administration, and government representatives will use these findings to inform important policy decisions. Top Keywords Online learning, Public university, Students’ perceptions, COVID-19, Bangladesh. Top |