Attitude towards Online Classes among College Students

Abstract

Examining the attitudes of college students towards online classes is the main focus of this study. Due to the pandemic, students had to attend their classes online and all the activities that used to happen at college have been taking place virtually. College students are nowable to complete their degrees and give their examinations from their electronic gadgets with an internet connection. Students spend more time with their gadgets in a day for online classes and also for the completion of their assignments. The pandemic has forced the faculties and college students in such a way that they are forced to live in cyberspace all the time connected to the internet via google Classroom, virtual meet, virtual conferences, etc. Therefore, the study aims to investigate the attitude of college students towards online classes and howthey feel about Online classes when compared to Offline classes. The Survey includes 100 samples collected from college students of age 18 to 24 from various colleges. A self-structured questionnaire was constructed to collect the data from the desired population. The statistical technique used is percentage analysis. In conclusion, based on the results, the positive aspects of students’ attitudes toward online classes can support effective education and make the best use of cyberspace. However, the negative aspects can cause health issues and mental health problems due to prolonged use of gadgets.