{"id":21004,"date":"2024-10-05T16:59:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T11:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sachdevajk.in\/?p=21004"},"modified":"2024-10-05T16:59:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T11:29:58","slug":"to-find-whether-in-person-classes-are-more-effective-than-online-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sachdevajk.in\/?p=21004","title":{"rendered":"To find whether in-person classes are more effective than online classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

To find whether in-person classes are more effective than online classes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Authors<\/p>\n

Ishan Verma<\/p>\n

Nisarg maroo<\/p>\n

Prachi Rai<\/p>\n

Tejas Waghmare<\/p>\n

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Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The debate between in-person and online classes has intensified in recent years, particularly with the rise of digital education platforms. While online learning offers flexibility and accessibility, many argue that in-person classes provide a more effective learning environment through real-time interaction and engagement. This study explores the effectiveness of in-person classes in comparison to online learning, with a focus on educational outcomes and student satisfaction.<\/p>\n

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Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. To compare the effectiveness of in-person and online classes in terms of student performance.<\/li>\n
  2. To assess the level of engagement and interaction in both learning modes.<\/li>\n
  3. To evaluate the impact of teaching methods on student understanding and retention.<\/li>\n
  4. To explore students’ and teachers’ preferences for either learning mode<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Literature Review:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Cognitive Engagement and Retention<\/strong>: Research by Means et al. (2014)<\/strong> indicates that while online learning can provide convenience, students in face-to-face settings tend to exhibit higher cognitive engagement, which contributes to better knowledge retention. In-person environments foster active participation, spontaneous discussions, and immediate clarification of doubts, leading to enhanced learning outcomes. The study suggests that human interaction in traditional classrooms plays a vital role in deepening understanding and motivating students to stay engaged.<\/li>\n
    2. Effectiveness of Hybrid Models<\/strong>: According to Bernard et al. (2019)<\/strong>, hybrid models combining online and in-person instruction often yield the best results in terms of student performance. Their meta-analysis reveals that students in blended learning environments often outperform those in either fully online or fully in-person formats. This suggests that while online classes may lack certain interactive features, when combined with in-person sessions, they can enhance flexibility without sacrificing the benefits of physical classroom dynamics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Data collection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The following questions were framed on likert scale with the help of google forms and students of ITM were surveyed.<\/p>\n

      1.I engaged more in in-person classes<\/p>\n

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      1. It was easier to join discussion offline<\/li>\n
      2. I preferred in-person schedule<\/li>\n
      3. It was easier to network in in-person classes<\/li>\n
      4. I understood lecture better in in-person classes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        DATA ANALYSIS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Got a total of 121 responses. And for every question mean, standard deviation, Standard error and Z score was calculated to analyse the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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        Question<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Mean<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Standard Deviation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Standard Error<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Z-value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        I engaged more in in-person classes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        2.63<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        1.40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        0.13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        -0.26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        It was easier to join discussion offline<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        3.18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        1.13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        0.10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        0.16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        I preferred in-person schedule<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        3.18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        1.16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        0.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        0.16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        It was easier to network in in-person classes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        3.19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        1.18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        0.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        0.16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        I understood lecture better in in-person classes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        3.34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        1.24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        0.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        0.27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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        Result:<\/strong><\/p>\n