A Study of Students’ Perceptions Regarding Online- Learning Experiences for Instructional Continuity in a Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Online learning is a learning experience that has differences and similarities with e-
Learning. These are primarily focused on the use of mobile communications technology
which empower students to navigate learning resources conveniently whenever and
wherever they would like, whether it is on campus or even off campuses. During the
critical pandemic situation when globally education system shifted its learning process to
online and remote mode. In Pakistan it also shifted on LMS and Online-learning mode. It
further provides a new versatile learning framework within the context of diversified
learning conditions. The perception of students for all of these technologies has become
one of the key reasons for the productive implementation of m-learning mode in higher
education. This research was carried out to analyze students' perceptions of NUML in
order to application of their mobile technology to adopt m-learning and explore their
perceptions regarding mobile learning facilities. The total numbers of three hundred
students from different degree level programs of department of education participated in
the study. As a survey tool for gathering data, Google form-based questionnaire was
used. Collected data was analyzed and interpreted by using mean, standard deviations,
multiple regression and descriptive analysis. The study revealed that it is a best suitable
contemporary mode for the instructional continuity , but at the same time the stakeholders
have need to address the relevant factors (internet and gadget cost, mental wellbeing and
student-teacher connectivity) in terms of clear understanding of instructions and establish
guided learning resource management system for teachers and students.