Introduction/Background of the Study

Online class is the new mode of learning due to the pandemic. It is conducted over the
internet, smartphones, laptop or computer. We think that it is easy, comfortable, better and
flexible because we can easily learn in that new learning mode. But somehow, many students
complain that online classes are not that accessible. It is generally self-educating and not fit to
the others who are not used to it. Students sometimes complain that they didn’t understand
correctly what the professor discussed. Moreover, at the end of the day they always try to learn.

The online class has advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of online class is
that you can study anytime you want. You can wear anything you want. It is convenient and
flexible. You won’t commute when you go to school/university. That's why it also helps you
when it comes to finances. The disadvantages of it is, you can procrastinate easily, it requires
you to be responsible for your own learning, it also requires you to find your own path to learn
and lastly, it requires you to be an active learner. There are probably more advantages and
disadvantages in online class, the point here is some students are not capable of it.

Furthermore, more students want to get back on face-to-face learning mode. Face-to-
face classes are a two way interaction, while online classes don't include a live instructor. They
say that it is the best and better than online class. You will be able to concentrate harder, with
less distractions than if you were at home. The most familiar way is the traditional classroom
setting, you may feel more comfortable and learn easily. Online classes might deliver video
content. However, it is a one way interaction.

According to Nguyen, T. (2015), The internet has enabled online learning, many
researchers and educators are involved in using online learning to enhance and improve
student learning outcomes while trying to overcome resource constraints. There is strong
evidence that online learning is at least as effective as traditional learning. Based on the study
of Sona, V. & Ashish, M. (2021), The findings of the study shows pedagogy, teaching style and
teaching effectiveness have a significant impact on academic behavior of online classes with
the first online teachers. Moreover, one of the challenges that students may face is keeping
motivated. Given that, unlike face-to-face learning, students have the option of attending or not
attending lectures, experts believe finding motivation to start coursework can be tough
(Friedman, 2020).

As students faced obstacles in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, the study determined
how they affected their online learning experience and the solutions they took to overcome
these challenges. According to this study, the students' largest obstacle was related to their
academic setting at home, whereas technology literacy and proficiency were their least
challenging. The findings demonstrated that the pandemic has a significant impact on the
quality of the learning experience and the mental health of the students (Barot, et. al 2021).
Given that students have less direct interaction with others, reduced school expenditures, and
can manage their time well, we can claim that this style of learning is somehow useful in
surviving this pandemic. Nonetheless, not all Filipino students believe that this learning mode is
as useful as it is for a few.