Mother of Good Counsel Seminary

Senior High School Department

INFORMED CONSENT FORM

Project Title: Perspectives and Challenges of College Students in Online Class During
Pandemic.

Purpose and conduct of study

This is a descriptive study focusing on the perspectives of undergraduate students and

the challenges they face with regard to online learning. Data gathered in the study
could be used in revealing the perspectives of college students and the challenges they
face with regard to online learning.

Participants’ information (nature and extent of involvement)

Once you decide to participate in this research study, you will be asked by the
researcher for your time to fill up the profile form and the research instrument. You will
be asked for your personal information on the profile form such as age, gender and
grade level. While on the research instrument, you will be asked to fill up the check list
of opportunities and threats statements about the online learning set up experiences.
The data and information will be collected and to be used by the researcher

Risk and inconviniences

Aside from the time commitment required to engage in the study, there are no major
risks associated with it. You are not forced to respond to any questions in the study
instrument that you consider are sensitive, private, or uncomfortable.

No other information will be gathered, and any relevant data will be utilized purely for
the purposes of the study. On average, it will take you 5 to 15 minutes to answer and
complete the research instrument.

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Possible benefits for the participants

Participating in the study provides no direct benefit. The study's findings, on the other
hand, have the potential to yield significant societal advantages. Your honest and
sincere response to this data collection can assist to describe the college students'
perspectives and challenges in online class during the epidemic.

Provisions for injury or related illnesses

Because this study will just be a survey, the possibility of injury or disease as a result of
your participation is quite minimal.

Contact person and access to study result

If you have any regarding to the study you may contact Harvey D. Alfonso mobile
number 0935-055-5873 / 0975-777-0907 or at harveyalfonso04@gmail.com.

Access to the study results

If you want to know the study's findings, please provide your control number from the
informed consent form to the email address listed above so that I can send you a
summary of the results.

Voluntariness of participation

Participating in this study and giving personal information is voluntary. Participants can
withdraw their participation in this research study anytime.

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Confidentiality and Data Management

The researcher will ensure that your identify is kept private. The information you
provide will be kept private and treated with strict confidentiality. The data files will be
kept in secure and protected locations that only the researcher will have access to. You
will not be individually identified in any survey reports. The data that will be maintained
will solely apply to your responses to the surveys, and no data that could identify
you. Any reports resulting from this study will not identify you in any manner.

____________________________________

CONSENT FORM
I had the opportunity to read, understand and ask questions about the information provided. I
am aware that my participation is voluntary and I can withdraw at any time for free without
explaining why. I agree to voluntarily participate in this study.

Participants Name and Signature: _______________________________

Date: _______________

Researcher’s Name and Signature: _______________________________

Date: _______________
RESEARCHER’S STATEMENT

I, the researcher, have informed the participant and explained the purpose of this study. I
hereby prove that, to the best of my knowledge and beliefs, participants have a clear
understanding of the nature of the study, the risks of related participation, and the benefits. I
was given the opportunity for participants to ask questions related to the survey and clarify the
issues, and to the best of my knowledge and beliefs, all the questions and issues raised were
answered correctly and appropriately. Prove that.

Researcher’s Name and Signature: _______________________________

Date: _______________

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Profile Form

1. Age: _________________

2. School year: Freshmen (1st year)

Sophomore (2nd year)
Junior (3rd year)
Senior (4th year)

3. Own perspective for online Opportunity

learning experiences: Threat

4. Devices used during online desktop/laptop

class set up: tablet
smartphone
other devices: __________

5. Academic grade average last __________________

online semester: __________________

6. Academic achievements last __________________

online semester: __________________

Note. Fill in the blanks and put a check (✓) to choose with your answers.

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Instrument

Undergraduate scale questionnaire regarding their perspectives on online learning. On each

items choose your answer and put a check (✓) on each quadrant bellow the choices SD, D, N,
A, SA.

No. Statements SD D N A SA

Online learning is more effective than

6. face-to-face learning

7. Online learning is preferred to face-to-

face learning

8.
Online learning enables the effective
exploration of educational materials

9. Online learning allows for comfortable

electronic communication

10. Online learning makes it easier to

complete group projects and
assignments

11.
Online learning saves time for students

12. Online learning enhances knowledge

acquisition

Note. SD: strongly disagree, D: disagree, N: neutral, A: agree, SA: strongly agree.

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Online learning challenges faced by undergraduate students. On each items choose your
answer and put a check (✓) on each quadrant bellow the choices SD, D, N, A, SA.

No. Statements SD D N A SA

Online learning is more expensive than

13. face-to-face learning

14. The internet connection is unreliable

15. E-learning platforms and services are

slow

16. Adequate hardware and software for

online learning are not available in my
house

17. I have mental health issues (e.g.,

anxiety, stress (that affect my online
learning

18. I am not motivated to learn online

19. I cannot focus in an online learning

environment and cannot avoid
distractions

20. I have poor time management skills,

which affect my online learning
capabilities

21. I have poor ICT skills, which affect my

online learning

22. The technical assistance offered is not

adequate

23. I have technophobia (a fear or dislike of

advanced technology), which affects my
online learning

24. The isolation of students in online

education affects my learning

25. The instructor’s interaction and feedback

are inadequate

26. The teaching strategies that are used are

not appropriate

27. The learning material is poor quality

28. The assessment and evaluation methods

are not suitable
Note. SD: strongly disagree, D: disagree, N: neutral, A: agree, SA: strongly agree.

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