Online classes are rated higher for group work than face-to-face classes!

What is it about?

The most commonly missed aspects about face-to-face instruction were the ability to communicate and interact with instructors and classmates, which potentially hindered students’ understanding of the course materials and their ability to exchange viewpoints. Contrarily, even though the researchers did not objectively measure students’ interaction levels and academic performance, nearly 30% of students explicitly highlighted that Zoom improved communication and interaction for them.

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Why is it important?

Researchers compared students’ and teachers’ satisfaction with online and face-to-face modes of the course “Independence and Experience,” offered by The Center for the Advancement of “A” University Education in Japan. Online classes showed benefits like ease of communication, convenience, flexibility, higher class attendance, and reduced tardiness. These benefits make it compelling to continue using online modes of instruction, and 76% of teachers expressed positive views about using Zoom in future lessons post COVID-19.

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