Readiness for Online Learning during COVID-19 pandemic: A survey of Pakistani LIS students

This study was designed to determine the perceived online learning readiness (OLR) of LIS (Library and Information Sciences) / IM (Information Management) students in Pakistan during COVID-19 pandemic. A quantitative approach based on survey method was used to collect data from 340 LIS students from...

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Published in:The Journal of academic librarianship 2021-05, Vol.47 (3), p.102346-102346, Article 102346
Main Authors: Rafique, Ghulam Murtaza, Mahmood, Khalid, Warraich, Nosheen Fatima, Rehman, Shafiq Ur
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic readiness
College students
Computers
COVID-19
Distance Education
Educational Technology
Electronic Learning
Information Management
Internet
Learning Motivation
Learning Readiness
Library and information science
Library and Information Science (LIS)
Library Schools
Online instruction
Online learning
Online Learning Readiness (OLR)
Pakistan
Pandemics
Self Efficacy
Student Motivation
Students
Universities
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Summary:This study was designed to determine the perceived online learning readiness (OLR) of LIS (Library and Information Sciences) / IM (Information Management) students in Pakistan during COVID-19 pandemic. A quantitative approach based on survey method was used to collect data from 340 LIS students from nine public sector universities of Pakistan through an online questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using the SPSS and AMOS. The findings revealed that LIS students were not fully personalized and successful in decisions about their online educational activities during COVID-19 pandemic. However, they were motivated to learn through online learning and felt confident in performing basic functions of computers and internet. A significant difference of opinion was observed on ‘computer/internet self-efficacy’ and ‘online communication self-efficacy’ based on respondents' gender. Similarly, students from different levels of degree programs reported significantly different computer, internet, and online communication self-efficacy and learning motivation. Moreover, the age and grades of respondents were noted to be strong predictors of their OLR. These findings would be helpful for library schools, universities, and faculty members in Pakistan to improve the quality of online education and implement clear policies and guidelines. This study provides some theoretical and practical implications based on the findings.
ISSN:0099-1333
1879-1999
0099-1333
DOI:10.1016/j.acalib.2021.102346