Paper Title :Readiness of Emergency Remote Learning Based on Internet Accessibility: A case study for HEP Engineering Students in Malaysia
Author :Nor Hayati Saad, Mohd Hazri Mohd Rusli, Suzilawati Muhamud-Kayat, Bulan Abdullah, Noriah Yusoff
Article Citation :Nor Hayati Saad ,Mohd Hazri Mohd Rusli ,Suzilawati Muhamud-Kayat ,Bulan Abdullah ,Noriah Yusoff ,
(2023 ) " Readiness of Emergency Remote Learning Based on Internet Accessibility: A case study for HEP Engineering Students in Malaysia " ,
International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS) ,
pp. 10-14,
Volume-9,Issue-3
Abstract : The pandemic caused by the 2019 coronavirus illness (COVID-19) has resulted in an emergency transition from
traditional face-to-face learning to online and distance learning at all levels of education in Malaysia. This paper aims to check
and measure the level of internet accessibility of students and to identify the kind of support that students required to facilitate
online learning activities. Questionnaires regarding internet accessibility, including the types of devices and communication
platforms used and the support needed for online learning, were distributed to all mechanical engineering students at UiTM
Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia. The surveys were disseminated to respondents through a Google form that was shared over
WhatsApp and Telegram, using a combination of multiple choice and open-ended questions. A total of 3473 students
participated and provided feedback using the convenient sampling method. Based on the findings, 99% percent of the students
had an internet data plan. 89.2% of respondents had at least two devices or gadgets, with over 90% using smartphones and/or
laptops/notebooks during emergency remote learning. The types of support needed can be grouped into four namely the
internet, financial, guidance, and motivation. Although the students had an unlimited data plan, the internet speed was too slow
and certain places had insufficient coverage. In addition to providing internet access, financial assistance can be offered so that
students can subscribe to a more extensive data plan.
Keywords - Emergency Remote Learning, Engineering, Higher Education, Online Learning
Type : Research paper
Published : Volume-9,Issue-3
DOIONLINE NO - IJMAS-IRAJ-DOIONLINE-19675
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