ABSTRACT

COVID-19 may have left scars and negatives on our society, environment and industries. However, it can’t be denied silver linings emerged and may be a much-needed paradigm shift academia has been lacking. This case study utilized feedback from university students enrolled in a course new to the synchronous format. It revealed students’ perceived benefits of synchronous learning environments to include mental health benefits, flexibility, positive academic performance and more. The findings showcase elements for successful online learning vs remote learning and suggest a sector of university students have found positive benefits in these changing academic times.

摘要

COVID-19 可能给我们的社会、环境和行业留下了伤痕和负面影响。然而，不可否认，一线希望出现了，这可能是学术界一直缺乏的急需的范式转变。该案例研究利用了参加同步格式新课程的大学生的反馈。它揭示了学生对同步学习环境的感知益处，包括心理健康益处、灵活性、积极的学习成绩等等。调查结果展示了成功在线学习与远程学习的要素，并表明一部分大学生在这些不断变化的学术时代中发现了积极的好处。