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Text presentation or video: Malaysian university students' preferences with synchronous and asynchronous learning
Ali Sorayyaei Azar1, Nur Haslinda Iskandar Tan2
1School of Education and Social Sciences, Management & Science University, 40100 Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Education and Information Technologies
|June 26, 2023
Summary
Malaysian university students prefer synchronous learning for its teacher presence and communication benefits. They also favor a mix of text and video in both synchronous and asynchronous online learning for better content comprehension.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Online Learning
- Pedagogy
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to online learning in Malaysian universities.
- Educators employ synchronous and asynchronous learning strategies to foster collaboration.
- Debate exists regarding the optimal delivery method (text vs. video) for different learning styles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Malaysian university students' preferences for synchronous versus asynchronous online learning modes.
- To explore student preferences for text-based versus video-based learning materials within these modes.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach was used, combining qualitative and quantitative data.
- A questionnaire with open and close-ended questions was administered to 178 university students.
- Participants were from both public and private Malaysian universities.
Main Results:
- 68% of students preferred synchronous learning over asynchronous learning.
- 39% favored the integration of both text-presentation and video tools.
- Students value teacher presence in synchronous settings but desire diverse delivery methods.
Conclusions:
- Synchronous learning is preferred when only one mode is available due to the value placed on teacher interaction.
- A blended approach utilizing both text and video enhances learning outcomes.
- Lecturers should adopt interactive pedagogical methods to boost student motivation, participation, and engagement in online settings.
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