Research title: Communication Barriers in Online Distance Learning that affects the academic

performance of Senior high school STEM students in Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation.

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Use the rating scale in accessing the communication barriers in online distance learning that
affects the academic performance.

Part 1: Demographic profile of the respondent.

1.1 Age
15-17
18 and above

1.2 Sex
Male
Female

Part 2:
Indicators 4 3 2 1
SA A D SD

1. I experience anxiety when participating/communicating

in discussion in online class.

2.I can somehow manage my time efficiently.

3. I encountered different background noises while having

synchronous learning.

4.My communication and technical skills improved since

the online distance learning started.

5. I experience slow and sloppy internet connection that

interferes with the interaction between me and the teacher.

6. I learn more in face-to-face classes due to face-to-face

communication.

7. I cannot hear clearly what the teacher says during a

class discussion due to internal noises from my device.
8. . I understand the lessons well as I have a decent
environment in every synchronous class.

9.I choose to watch videos and play online games instead

of listening in online discussion

10. Video conferencing helps me to easily develop my

technological and communication skills.

11. I find static and high frequency noises within my

earphones/headphones bothersome to Online Distance
Learning.

12. Being aware of the possible audio interferences in a

synchronous class with an interaction with my teacher
boosts my productivity, efficiency, and communication
skills.

13. I’m having difficulties in online discussion due to my

unhealthy lifestyle bought by online distance learning.

14. I found that online distance learning is developing my

learning skills due to the hustle of work.

15. I’m having difficulties in online distance learning due to

the interactions by others at home while having online
discussions.

16. Online distance learning eases my anxiety and

depression due to the safe and good impact of
communication learning online.

17. Time management is one of the interferences in Online

Distance Classes.

18. Unlively learning style makes me withdraw my intent to

communicate to both my teachers and fellow classmates
whenever there is a task.

19. Lively discussions makes me more active in

participating to Online Distance classes,

20. My focus easily bothers my interactions with my

teacher in an online class discussion.