Effectiveness of Online Learning to BSHM Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines: Academic Year 2021-2022

Vol.3, No.1B

Abstract

When the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world, lives were changed, and challenges arose. Yet, this pandemic also opened new beginnings in terms of education. There is a heterogeneity of scope worldwide on how educational schools rely on the new set-up of online learning platforms to ensure that the teaching process is done effectively. In today's era, digital learning is fundamental for students and teachers as an educational strategy. There are advantages of online learning:

Online learning is approaching teachers and students with the skills to deliver teaching methods and new ways to provide effective education, and online learning is effective for BSHM fourth-year students. Any gadget that can be used for online classes, like Android/IOS, laptops, desktops, and tablets, can help students with their studies.

One of the disadvantages of online learning is the technology issues. With a stable or fixed internet connection, there is a good chance for students and teachers to continue classes. Of these pros and cons, the most important is that students learn without endangering health and life and promote new styles of education. A lockdown is a state of emergency imposed during a pandemic by the competent authorities, whereby activities, including educational activities, are carried out at home using online devices or computers. Calculation, it is time to rethink, improve and overhaul the education system in this unprecedented context.

This research study classifies the simple random method of gathering and assembling data information and meeting researchers' data using a survey and Google form for the targeted BSHM students in Bestlink College of the Philippines. The researchers selected 100 respondents under the department of BSHM to gather data that would provide the correct answers to the research. There are most participants aged 22 years old, equivalent to 40%, 58% are female, while 42% are male, and all of the respondents are single in status. 

Based on the data gathered, the faculty, teachers, parents, and administrators should make more efforts to motivate their students, encourage them to discover how to improve studying strategies, create activities that may help students' abilities to grow and develop, and the faculty should be a fountain of moral support to students. The parents should also support students in pursuing college despite a health crisis. They should be aware of the struggles of online learning. If possible, providing accurate devices useful for online learning is advised