Journal article
Using zoom in teaching human behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences of Australian students.
Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Vol.32(8), pp.1101-1110
2022
Appears in COVID-19 Research
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a sudden shift in the delivery of social work education from a bricks-and-mortar space to Zoom classes using various synchronous and asynchronous technologies. Although there is a body of evidence around the effectiveness of online teaching in social work, there remain critical questions around how best to ensure student engagement within the online environment. Thus, the current study examined students' experience (n= 119) of transitioning to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and their perceived efficacy of teaching online compared to face-to-face teaching via a mixed-method online survey. Although most students preferred face-to-face learning, 60% reported that online learning met their expectations. Findings revealed a mix of preferences and experiences using Zoom technology as a substitution for face-to-face learning with positive aspects (e.g., convenience, development of technology skills, and interactive features) and negative aspects (e.g., social connectedness, anxiety, and technology issues). Social work educators must understand the complexities for students in transitioning to online learning and provide adequate support and resources to meet students' learning, technological and social needs.
Details
- Title
- Using zoom in teaching human behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences of Australian students.
- Authors
- Zalia Rose Powell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyCindy Davis (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyRaj Yadav (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyTrevor G Gates (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and Society
- Publication details
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Vol.32(8), pp.1101-1110
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2022
- DOI
- 10.1080/10911359.2021.2002752
- ISSN
- 1540-3556
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Cancer Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99584807502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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