Title: Personal (in-person) classes are more effective than online classes
Authors: Ayushi Parekh (21330024125), Swathy Parameswaran (21330024464), Mubeen Khan (21330024344), Edison Antony (21330024172)
Introduction:
In-person classes provide immediate feedback and foster deeper engagement through face-to-face interaction. The structured environment enhances accountability and discipline, positively impacting academic performance. Additionally, the collaborative atmosphere cultivates a sense of community, motivating students to participate actively. Overall, these factors contribute to a more effective learning experience compared to online classes.
Objective:
To understand the effectiveness of in-person versus online classes.
Literature Review:
Face-to-Face Interaction Enhances Learning: According to a study published in E-School News, classroom teaching provides real-time interaction and immediate feedback, which are essential for student engagement and comprehension. The physical presence of teachers and peers creates a supportive environment that promotes collaboration and motivation, ultimately enhancing academic performance (E-School News, 2024).
Development of Interpersonal Skills: An article from LearnWorlds emphasizes that traditional classrooms cultivate essential interpersonal skills that are vital for future employment. In-person learning allows for direct communication and teamwork, which are often lacking in online settings. This face-to-face interaction fosters a sense of community and accountability among students, positively impacting their motivation and confidence (LearnWorlds, 2022).
Data Collection:
For the above problem, following are 5 questions which were framed to be answered on Likert scale with 1 to 5 points. 100 students from ITM Business School – MBA College in Kharghar were surveyed & for each question which was coded as 1 to 5, mean, standard deviation, standard error and t-stat was calculated.
Questions :
- Q1 -I felt more engaged in in-person classes than online.
- Q2 -It was easier to join discussions in class than online.
- Q3 -I preferred the schedule of in-person classes over online ones.
- Q4-Networking was better in-person than online.
- Q5-In-person learning helped me understand the material better.
All questions are based on the Likert scale:
- Strongly Disagree – 1
- Disagree – 2
- Neutral – 3
- Agree – 4
- Strongly Agree – 5
Data Analysis: –
|
Response No |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Q5 |
|
Mean |
4.23 |
3.96 |
3.92 |
4.1 |
4.08 |
|
Standard Deviation |
1.15 |
1.21 |
1.24 |
1.24 |
1.24 |
|
Standard Error |
0.115 |
0.121 |
0.124 |
0.124 |
0.124 |
|
T-State |
10.664 |
7.910 |
7.392 |
8.907 |
8.677 |
|
Results |
Agree |
Agree |
Agree |
Agree |
Agree |
Conclusion:
- Students felt more engaged in in-person classes than online.
- Students felt easier to join discussions in class than online.
- Students preferred the schedule of in-person classes over online ones.
- Students found Networking was better in-person than online.
- In-person learning helped students to understand the material better.
References:
E-School News. (2024). Which is More Effective, Online Learning or Classroom Learning? Retrieved from https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2024/04/05/which-is-more-effective-online-learning-or-classroom-learning/
LearnWorlds. (2022). Online Classes vs Traditional Classes – Find the Best for You. Retrieved from https://www.learnworlds.com/online-classes-vs-traditional-classes/