Connecting Problems and Issue of Unstable Network Connection for Online Learning at Bestlink College of the Philippines S.Y 2021-2022

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

The Internet has a big role in day-to-day academic activities as it makes it possible for students and teachers across the globe to be interconnected. However, some students and teachers struggle to access stable network connections. This study aimed to determine the Connecting Problems and Issues of Unstable Network Connections for Online Learning at Bestlink College of the Philippines. 

The researcher used descriptive methods as the research design. The instrument used is a survey and questionnaire to gather data. The researchers also searched for related literature and studies. Simple random sampling was also used to select the respondents to this study. This study found that the unstable network connection seriously affects the online learning of the students, in particular their focus(attention), Lesson Understanding (comprehension) and submission of Activities (compliance report). The researcher concluded that the unstable network connection of selected Grade 12 HUMSS students are frustrated whenever they encounter some error in Zoom/ Gmeet, can’t relate to the discussion and encounter some errors when passing output or exam. The Internet is the student's primary resource to gather information and be interconnected in online learning. Having stable connections can positively affect the Learning and understanding of the students online.