ASSUMPTIONS

SOP 1: The demographic profile of the respondents varies depending on the programs and
courses enrolled.

SOP 2: The difficulties encountered by 3rd-year maritime students of BMMCI in maritime

technical courses taken online are:

2.1 Slow internet connectivity

2.2 No available gadgets/No privilege to buy/avail gadgets.

2.3 Student's money or allowance to buy load for aonline class

Students' allocated time for hobbies and other important matters.

2.4 Student's ability to understand modules, video presentations, and instructor's

lessons and explanations.

2.5 Student's learning environment like proper study place and family situation.

SOP 3: The coping strategies of the 3rd year maritime students of BMMCI in maritime
technical courses taken online are

3.1 Students go to their friend's house to use the internet

Students work part-time to buy load to have an internet connection

3.2 Students borrow gadgets from family or friends

3.3 Students manage their time to attend online classes on time

Students plan ahead of time for their important matters so that there will be no
hindrance when attending online classes
 3.4 Students ask from their instructors and classmates to understand the lessons well.
Students do some research if they don't understand something.

3.5 Students look for a quiet and peaceful place so they can attend and listen to the
class well.

SOP 4: The recommendations proposed to address the difficulties and improve the coping
strategies by the 3rd year maritime students of BMMCI in their maritime technical courses
taken online are:

4.1