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Interviewer
Hi Amar. How are you today?
Interviewe Hi. I’m doing good. Hope you’re doing good too.
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Interviewer Yes, I am. Well, first of all I would like to thank you
for allocating your time for this interview session
with me. Can we start the interview?
Interviewe Oh, no problem at all. I really appreciate the
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Interviewer
Ok, how satisfied are you with the way your school
is learning online during the COVID-19? Have you
adapted to this way of learning? Please describe
your feelings about this experience (either satisfied
or not)?
Interviewe I am surprisingly satisfied with the online learning
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of advantages of online learning. Most of the time feelings about
at home, I just tend to relax and pass my time but online classes
with online learning, I’ve found I’m more
organized and focused on my work. It requires a bit Likes about online
of time-management as well on my part. As mode
University students, we do not need someone to tell
us to get ready for class or do necessary work
because we are more aware that these decisions are
resting with us.
Interviewer Thank you for feedback. My next questions, how
was your learning effect during the online learning
period? Has there been a change compared to the
previous offline courses?
Interviewe
Based on my experiences online learning, as a full-
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time student I access to the learning materials based
on my convenient time if online learning classes are
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asynchronously recorded at any time in a day.
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Moreover, online learning encourages me to take
part in the learning process since the instruction
mode shifted to focus on student learning. It also
reduces the cost of education, where students like me
stay at home and do not pay any charge for traveling
and other additional expenses. More importantly, I
Satisfaction and
have learnt new experiences through learning, such
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as time management and self-discipline.
online classes
Interviewer
That’s very good to hear. Okay next question, how
do you feel about the interaction of online classes?
What is the difference in terms of interactions
compared to face-to-face classes? (Has the depth of
the discussion changed?)
Interviewee Well, at the beginning I was worried that I would not
Satisfaction and
get the same amount of interaction as participating in
feelings about
in-person classes. But, all the online learning from
online classes
my lectures from UTM, prioritize student interaction
with each other, and with the instructor. For an
Interaction of
example, I used to interact by participating in forums
online classes and
and discussion boards and clears my doubts with my
differences
lectures via emails. At the end of the day, I still get
compared to face-
the benefits of discussion without having to sacrifice
to-face classes
the flexibility of online learning. Actually, both
learning methods are highly effective in their own
ways. Choosing one type of training over another is
purely dependent on an individual’s learning style
and preference – as well as the course material at
hand.
Interviewer Thank you for your well explained feedback. Okay,
so what do you think of the quality of UTM online
courses and the quality of courseware and materials?
Interviewe
The UTM online courses, courseware and materials
Quality of UTM
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is certainly a great experience and I would say it is
platforms, online
also great in quality as it helps me to learn and
classes and teaching
accomplish my task no matter where I am.
materials.
Interviewer Okay, last but not least What do you like/hate the
most about online learning? And tell me why?
I have five classes total this semester, two
asynchronous classes, two that meet twice a week
via Zoom, and one that meets once a week via
Zoom. My two asynchronous classes are great
because I can complete those assignments on my
own time which makes it easier to manage. My
Dislikes about
Zoom classes are great because I get to see and talk
online mode
to my professors and classmates. This makes
learning the content more comprehensible for me.
However, there are some things that I dislike about
distance learning. One thing that I dislike is that if
you need help on a concept, you have to either send
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an email or schedule an appointment with your
classes
professor on Zoom. I feel that this can be tough
because your schedule might not match with your
professor’s office hours. It can be difficult to
Dislikes about
describe your problem through email and there may
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be a wait period before your professor can get back
to you.
Interviewer You have answered all the questions patiently. I
would like to thank you once again for allocating
your time for this interview.
Interviewe
Oh.. Thank you too, my pleasure!
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