SWOT Analysis

Due Jan 19, 11:59 PM

Instructions

SWOT Analysis Online Class Setting

Strengths
Students learned some of the material independently and helped them to apply the learning in
a more facilitated learning environment. They found that BL provided engaged the students
more and that facilitated a more interactive classroom environment. The students opined that
the length of the actual classroom time was reduced, thus reducing exhaustion, at the same
time, classroom interactions were more productive through pre-work. The blended format
encouraged them to use the out-of-classroom time in meaningful activities. Online quizzes
helped students identify those areas that they need to review; questions, which gave
immediate feedback on student answers, were helpful. Submitting homework, viewing course
material, course objectives and reading material online was convenient. Use of multimedia
and external links was useful to understand the subject. Posting class materials (PowerPoint
presentations), assignments for formative and summative assessments and instructions for
presentations and external links for reference, tutorials and self-directed learning topics saved
classroom time. Online objective tests for self-assessment were graded automatically and
instantly. Students’ grades in the online grade-book gave them convenient access. Creating
online surveys for class sessions evaluation was instant. BL created a dialogue outside of the
classroom among students and teachers, by discussions and forums provided in the software.

Weaknesses
BL depends upon concretization, coordination, collaboration and communication across the
organization, the reason why it is not so easy to do. Other weaknesses include poor Internet
connectivity and speed, which is a must when time-limited online assignments are given.
Both software and hardware are expensive in Indian settings. Certain configurations on the
laptops/desktops had to be enabled to access BLS. Time limit on certain assignments made it
stressful. The process of conducting online tests is entirely dependent on expensive
technology that may or may not be available to all students staying outside the campus.

Opportunities
Reflecting on the opportunities, online exercises provide flexibility in terms of timing,
especially when it becomes difficult to accommodate certain class schedules. Students enjoy
the flexibility with which they can do the work assigned. There is a uniform reach of content
to the student and international students are appreciative of online assignments. It can kick-
off faculty shortage because a single teacher can enroll any number of students into the
course. Once software and hardware is acquired and skills developed administering becomes
very easy.

Threats
Threats were relatively few as perceived by the students. Internet shorthand (acronyms,
emoticons and playful spelling) used in student assignments; dependency on computers for
spellings would probably deteriorate their knowledge of the English language. Chat sessions
while multitasking online proved to be a distraction. Exchanging IDs and passwords, students
could complete assignments for others. There was an interesting comment such as “Teacher
jobs may be cut down with 100% online modules!!”

What is the SWOT of online learning?

We can determine the SWOT of online learning from different

perspectives. Not only students some instructors also enrolled
in this case. First, we are going to identify the SWOT analysis of
students in schools, universities, and other educational
institutes. All this information was gathered by asking student's
responses and ideas directly to improve the reliability of the
points.

Strengths

 This is good rather than staying home without studying.

 The lecturers give their maximum support to us during the
lectures.
 Do not want to separate from siblings and to go to hostels.
 Very useful for having recordings of the online lectures.
 No data cost for students in the universities while in the
online classroom.
 All the students have a chance to ask questions directly.

Weaknesses

 The lectures are boring when compared to face-to-face

lectures.
 Difficult to understand mathematical and advanced parts.
 Lack of doing group activities.
 All the students in the classroom do not join the online
lecture.
 Learning with friends in a face-to-face classroom is more
fun.
 Studying in a hostel is more relaxed than at home.

Opportunities
 By online lecturing, you know how to use new online
learning software.
 Less cost on clothing and do not want to bother about
external appearance.
 Students’ fear of asking questions from the lecturer can’t be
seen in the online classroom.
 Easy to balance the time with other works.

Threats

 For some students there are not enough signals to join the
video, only they can hear the voice.
 Difficult to connect on time to the lectures because of the
signal problems.
 The voice of the lecturer is not clear due to signal problems,
therefore, cannot hear the lectures properly.
 Lack of having interactions with friends and lecturers.
 Some students have economic problems therefore they
cannot join the online learning process.
 Lack of knowledge of using the internet and technology.

Next, we will identify the SWOT of online learning from the

instructors’ perspective. All of these facts were taken by asking
from university lecturers, school teachers, and other instructors
of educational institutes.

Strengths
 This is good rather than staying home without teaching.
 Being able to do time management.
 Being able to maintain a good mindset.
 Decreased physical activity.
 For university lecturers and many instructors, data cost is
borne by the institute.

Weaknesses

 Teaching is boring when compared to face-to-face in-

classroom teaching.
 Difficult to teach mathematical and advanced parts.
 Cannot assign group activities.
 Teaching face-to-face in the classroom is more satisfying.
 Cannot understand the behavior of the student well.
 It is very difficult for teachers and students to maintain the
relationship.
 It is monotonous.
 Inability to teach dramatically.
 It is very difficult to help students who are weak in learning.
 Lack of the chance to correct students’ mistakes.
 It is not practical (being artificial).

Opportunities

 By online teaching teachers get knowledge on how to use

new online teaching software using the new technology
 It is not necessary to consider external appearance.
 Save time, labor, and money while going on the job
 No disturbances in the online classroom like as in a
traditional classroom.
 Acquiring good knowledge on how to use the internet and
technology for teaching.

Threats

 Not enough signal.

 Difficult to connect on time to the online classroom because
of the signal problems.
 Have to spend extra money on data.
 Lack of knowledge of using the internet and technology.