International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume VI, Issue VIII, August 2022 | ISSN 2454–6186
The Students’ Perception on Video Conferencing as an Instructional Tool in Online Class
Yhana Marie H. Cruz1, Liezel L. Espectacion1, Rhomella T. Guelos1, Lady Jazmin A. Laoag1, Shane Kimberly B. Pingol1, and Irene C. Gumiran2
1Student, Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong, Philippines
2Professor, Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong, Philippines
Abstract: Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, schools are forced to shift into distance learning. The Rizal Technological University implemented the RTU-Flexible learning systems (FLEXYS) which include the use of video conferencing as an instructional tool in online class. Zoom and Google Meet are the commonly used video conferencing platform that allows the student and teacher to have real-time interaction. This study aims to determine the students’ perception on video conferencing as an instructional tool in online class among the third year Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies-College of Education of Rizal Technological University-Mandaluyong Campus during the academic year 2020-2021, first semester.
This study is amixed-method research and uses descriptive phenomenology and frequency and percentage to describe the experiences of participants from a phenomenon. The researchers used simple random sampling in which 37 students surveyed in this study. Gathering of data was done via Google form where the researchers disseminate a list of questionnaires to the selected group of participants. The said questions were unstructured form that allow the participants provide an in- depth and unrestricted responses. These included questions related to students’ family income, gadgets, internet network, challenges, and perception on active interaction using video conferencing in online class. Text and content analysis used as a research tool to analyze, code, and interpret the gathered data from the participants.
Keywords: Video conferencing, online class, flexible learning, student’s perception
I. INTRODUCTION
COVID-19 pandemic disrupted a lot of system including the political and the economic system. Educational system is no exemption. But the crisis stimulated innovation within the education sector. Distance learning solutions were imposed by the government to support the continuity of learning. However, the educational stakeholders are still in the phase of adjusting to the sudden shift of learning modality making effective learning questionable.
In the Philippines, reducing the risk to the academic community has been a top priority, and due to community quarantines, traditional teaching methods such as face-to- face classes are no longer available. CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 4, series of 2020, also known as Guidelines on the Implementation of Flexible Learning, is adopted and promulgated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).