Engagement and satisfaction towards blended learning during online distance learning (ODL) among physical and health education students
List of Authors
  • Ahmad Fahim Zulkifli , Nurhanis Mat Shom

Keyword
  • blended learning, e-learning, engagement, motivation, teaching and learning

Abstract
  • Study aim: This study aimed to explore the engagement and satisfaction towards blended learning during online distance learning (ODL) among Physical and Health Education (PHE) students. Materials and methods: The participants comprised of 37 male and 55 female PHE students participated in this study. A Student Satisfaction Survey Form (SSSF) (14-questions) was used to assess frequency of interaction among students and lecturers and to evaluate level of satisfaction between gender towards Google Classroom. Descriptive analysis was used to find out mean frequency of interaction between lecturer and PHE students. T-test was used to evaluate the mean, frequency, and standard deviation (SD) level of satisfaction towards Google Classroom between gender. Results: Male and female participants had a positive attitude toward blended learning and perceived blended learning during online distance learning as a success to their course related task. The transmission to blended learning using suitable platform give clear understanding to the students. Data analysis revealed that Google Classroom has made a significant impact on overall frequency of interaction between lecturers and male and female participants. Both male and female participants perceived Google Classroom application positively. Male students had greater mean changes in level of satisfaction towards Google Classroom than female students did (p=0.328, p>0.05). There was no statistical difference between gender in level of satisfaction towards Google Classroom. Conclusion: Blended learning can be conducted effectively with the aid of Google Classroom to promote collaborative learning, organize assignments and reduce inconvenience during online distance learning.

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