Exploring university students’ perceptions and attitudes toward associated factors of electronic learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract
This study examines the perceptions and attitudes of university students toward electronic learning (EL) during the COVID-19 pandemic, analysing the factors that influence their acceptance and engagement with online education platforms. A combination of technological, pedagogical, institutional and individual considerations has been assessed to understand the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition to EL. Factors such as performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, perceived usefulness and ease of use are observed to shape student acceptance. Furthermore, individual innovativeness and EL preparedness are identified as positive influences on EL adoption. The research findings highlight the importance of addressing the digital divide to ensure equitable access to EL systems and suggest that enhancing digital infrastructure, fostering digital literacy and involving students in developing EL policies could improve educational outcomes in higher education institutions.
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Author's Biography
Md. Liton Ali is an Assistant Cataloguer in the Library and Documentation Office, Islamic University of Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh. He completed his Bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees in information science and library management from the University of Dhaka. He received several awards and scholarships for his academic achievements, including the Provost Award, Dean’s Award, Gold Medal, Government Scholarship, UGC Scholarship, Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation Scholarship, Private Bank Scholarship, among others. During his university career, Liton worked as a teaching assistant (class representative) for more than five years and was active in various cultural and co-curricular activities. Alongside his studies, he gained first-hand experience and expertise in organisational automation and digitisation. He has a demonstrated history of working on more than 12 different library and information institutions’ automation and digitisation projects, two internship programmes and four research projects.
Citation
Ali, Md. Liton (2024, September 1). Exploring university students’ perceptions and attitudes toward associated factors of electronic learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Advances in Online Education: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, Volume 3, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.69554/CCKQ7896.
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