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Table 6 Challenges associated with online learning.

From: Modelling the perspectives of distance education students towards online learning during COVID-19 pandemic

Challenges

Disagree

Agree

Total

I might not be able to prepare well for e-learning

30.2

69.7

100

I might not be able to participate in e-learning effectively as compared to Face-to-face

33.5

66.5

100

I might lose the opportunities to collaborate with other students if e-learning introduces

22.7

77.3

100

Keeping students interested in the course content during e-learning lessons could be challenging for students

34

66

100

Making students feel included as a member of the class during online teaching might not be possible

36.7

63.2

100

Students might not be motivated during online teachings as compared to face-to-face teaching

23.7

76.3

100

Finding a quiet place to join online classes could be challenging for me

26.5

73.6

100

Combining online learning with family responsibilities, especially if I have to join online classes from home, will be challenging for me

34.5

65.6

100

Combining online teaching with work schedules, especially if I have to join online classes from the workplace, might be challenging for me

28.6

71.5

100

Online classes could reduce the availability of tutors to help students

32.6

67.5

100

I might perform poorly academically because of e-learning/online classes

40.6

59.4

100

I have not been trained for online learning

32.5

67.5

100

I do not have the prerequisite skills for online classes

36.3

63.8

1001

I might not get the requisite logistics for the online lessons (computer, laptop, tablets and Android phone)

38

62

100

Unreliable internet connectivity could disrupt teaching and learning whiles online

24.1

76

100

Unreliable power-electricity could disrupt online teaching and learning

26.9

73.2

100

Online teaching will not allow students to be able to discuss topics with their classmates

31.7

68.3

100