The Impact of Online Learning Facilities to the Effectiveness of Emergency Online Learning: A Case Study on NSBM Green University Town, Sri Lanka

Abstract

Students and their learnings are what makes a difference mostly in characterizing the fate of a nation. Accordingly, this research paper addressed how effective emergency online learning as a case study on NSBM green university town, Sri Lanka. With the expectation of noting the research problem, the effectiveness of Emergency online learning compared to the traditional in-class learning specially during coronavirus crisis was examined. Research took quantitative aspect by conducting survey and taking 1517 students as the sample using simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using a descriptive analysis and a statistical analysis and it was found that the impact of online facilities used to convey the online learning experience was way below the moderate level while the relationship between the online facilities provided and the online learning experience of students was also on a moderate level giving out a vague attitude on the preference for the online learning concept. Moreover, it was concluded that it was not a quite effective initiation during the COVID-19 pandemic and the obstacle on the continuation of academic related tasks as the pandemic forcefully shutdown several activities especially in the educational sector.