The present study attempted to investigate the current situation and limitations of online
classes implemented at the college level. To this end, a university located in the Yeongnam,
Honam, and Chungcheong area was selected respectively, and students...
The present study attempted to investigate the current situation and limitations of online
classes implemented at the college level. To this end, a university located in the Yeongnam,
Honam, and Chungcheong area was selected respectively, and students enrolled in these
universities were requested to complete a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of
various items related to online classes. Results showed that the most frequently used type
of online class was asynchronous video lectures. The variables related to the instructor
such as differences in class preparation level, ability to use information and
communication devices were the most influential factors on the quality of online class.
The findings also revealed that the most critical reason that the participants preferred
online classes was not due to the advantages of online classes themselves, but it was due
to the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases. The students were less confident
in using software than using hardware, and the students’ satisfaction level of asynchronous
video lectures was highest while the satisfaction level of the assignment-oriented lectures
was lowest. Finally, the participants’ suggestions for improving online class included an
expansion of the online web server capacity, instructors exhibiting more enthusiasm in
online classes, and a variety of teaching and learning contents. Several implications can
be drawn from the study.