Republic of the Philippines

SAINT THERESA COLLEGE OF TANDAG, INC.

College of Accountancy

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING: IT’S IMPACT AND CHALLENGES

TO ACCOUNTANCY STUDENTS IN SAINT THERESA COLLEGE OF TANDAG, INC.

Instructions: For each of the statements below, please place an X in the box that best describes your
opinion concerning online learning/distance education.

Name (optional): _________________________________________________________ Year: _________

Refer to the following levels in choosing your preference:

5 – Strongly agree 4 – Agree 3 – Undecided 2 – Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree

SECTION I: Challenges in Online Distance Learning

CHALLENGES 5 4 3 2 1
1. I have limited internet connection.
2. I face many interruptions when learning at home.
3. Some teachers do not teach.
4. It is hard to speak or listen in online classes.
5. I do not have a smartphone / laptop / computer.
6. I do not have money to recharge phone credits.
7. There is a lack of concise explanations from the teachers.
8. My parents do not allow me to use a gadget.
9. I am sensitive to screen lightning.
10. I have eye problems because of exposure to bright light.

SECTION II: Impacts of Online Distance Learning

IMPACTS 5 4 3 2 1
1. I am able to manage my study time effectively and easily complete assignments on time.
2. I enjoy working independently.
3. I enjoy working with other students online.
4. I like a lot of interaction with my instructors and/or teaching assistants.
5. I possess sufficient computer keyboarding skills for doing online work.
6. I feel comfortable composing text on a computer in an online learning environment.
7. I can ask my teacher questions and receive a quick response during internet activities
outside of class.
8. I feel comfortable communicating online.
9. I am motivated by the material in an Internet activity outside of class.
10. I can discuss with other students during Internet activities outside of class.
11. I can work in a group during Internet activities outside of class.
12. I can collaborate with other students during Internet activities outside of class.
13. I can practice accounting easily during internet activities outside of class.
 Republic of the Philippines
SAINT THERESA COLLEGE OF TANDAG, INC.
College of Accountancy

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

IMPACTS 5 4 3 2 1
14. I believe that learning on the internet outside of class is more motivating than face-
to-face modality.
15. I believe a complete course can be given by the Internet without difficulty.
16. I could pass a task on the internet without any teacher’s assistance
17. I believe an Internet course is possible but for learning accounting it would be difficult.
18. Learning is the same in class and at home on the internet.

SECTION III: How to deal with the challenges mentioned above?

ACTIONS 5 4 3 2 1
1. I will use most of my time in online class.
2. I will keep away myself from distractions each time I will be having or
working online.
3. Request the teachers to not seldomly teach accounting online.
4. Practicing myself to speak comfortably online.
5. I borrow gadget on someone I know whenever having an online class or
submitting task online.
6. Asking some of my acquaintances to lend me money or connect to their wifi
when I have to use internet connection.
7. Asking teachers further explanation if ever I will not be able to understand
their lectures online.
8. Asking my parents permission to allow me use gadget intended for online
class.
9. I will only use gadgets during daytime and lower its screen brightness.
10. I will use an eye protector or anti-radiation glasses to prevent eye problems.

SECTION IV: Learning Mode Preference (You can only select ONE (1) modality).

[ ] Face-to-Face Classes [ ] Online Distance Learning [ ] Blended Learning (both)

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Prepared by:

MATURAN, GEORISH C. PONTEVEDRA, JOHNBERT S. RAMOS, GJAY B.

Researcher Researcher Researcher

QUIÑONEZ, DENREY TRANQUILAN, KATE INNAH ROSE D.

Researcher Researcher

Validated by:

SOPHIA VILLALOBOS GODIN

Thesis Adviser