ROLE OF ONLINE CLASSES TOWARDS

ACADEMIC GRADE OF BS STUDENTS

A THESIS SUMITTED TO LAHORE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL

FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF B.S IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
BY
ZARFEEN FATIMA
17/LCWU-2484
SUPERVISOR
MAM HUMMERA MUGHAL
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
LAHORE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN UNIVERSITY LAHORE, LAHORE
2021
 Overview
•  Introduction
• 1.1 Objectives
• 1.2 Problem of the statement
• 1.3 Significance of study
•  Literature Review
• 2.1Hypothesis
•  Methodology
• 3.2Population
• 3.3Sampling technique
• 3.4 Tool of data collection
• 3.5 Theoretical framwork
• 3.6Independent Variable
• 3.6 Dependent Variable
• 3.7 Inclusive or Exclusive criteria
•  Data analysis
• 4.1 Final graph
•  Discussion and Conclusion
•  References
•  Annexures
INTRODUCTION
 Introduction

Virtual learning, also known as online learning or distance learning has been
transforming the face of the education system for quite some time. Now, it is
fast becoming an integral aspect, and a common tool, in the wider aspect of
higher education, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With various types of technology are used to develop online learning. Special
computer programs like the Pinnacle Learning Management system, high-
speed Internet, and webcam broadcasting technology are just a few of the
excellent technologies used in distance learning. But Some may even argue
that it is not better than classroom-based learning.
 Research Objective

• To identify barrier faced by students during online sessions.

• To explore the effect of online classes on academic grades of students during
Covid pandemic.
 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

• The significance of the study to identify the impact of online classes towards
academic grades of BS students.
• Cause internet problem,
• lack of sources,
• lack of time,
• slow typing issues,
• Teachers are not take their classes on time, and students are not interesting in
online classes that’s why students not achieved good grades in online sessions.
 PROBLEM OF THE STATEMENT

Problem 1: Impact on our grades cause of online classes.

Problem 2: Technically issues problems.
Problem 3: Students not clear their concepts in online classes .
Problem 4: In online classes students can’t maintain discipline.
Problem 5: Online classes for students have not motivational.
LITERATURE
REVIEW
AUTHOR YEAR FININDS
Johnson 2019 Online learning is new, unknown and different for
students, teachers and parents. It’s especially
difficult for lower grade students. And those
parents who don’t have IT skills face greater
problems, and need to seek help from relatives,
friends, colleagues, etc.

Agarwal 2020 Overall, the students agreed that online teaching

are not valuable for them even though the online
mode of classes was the first experience during the
pandemic period of Covid-19
Dorisa 2020 Online classes is very effective on student’s grades
and university-level exams and entrance exams
have been postponed across Pakistan due to the
COVID-19 outbreak and national lockdown.
Various entrance examinations and this is very
effective on student’s grades.
Hypothesis

Ho Online classes have negative result towards academic

grades of B.S students.
METHODOLY
 Research design

As every research is based upon the designs and approaches, likewise, this research also
follows a research design. The researcher has been used quantitative method as it is an
easy way for the researcher to interpret the results. Moreover, a survey method is selected
by the researcher to collect data from the population which is based upon questionnaire.
Methodology Requirements
• Selection Population
• Size of Population
• Sampling Method
• Tool of Data Collection
• Data Collection
 METHODOLOGY

Sample size calculating by using Yamane’s formula

POPULATION: n = N / (1 + Ne^2)
300 males of SAMPLING
n= 300/1+300
females students (0.05^2))
TECHNIQUES:
who n=300/1+300(0.0025 Simple Radom
participate in online ) sampling
classes n=300/1+0.75
n=300/1.75
n=171
 Tool for data collection

The researcher has used the survey method to analyses the

impact of online classes towards academic grades of BS
students.
Theoretical framework

Academic grades of BS
students
Online classes

Slow of internet

Lack of sources
Variables
The study has both independent and dependent variables

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Online classes Academic grades of BS students.
 • Inclusive Criteria:
Those participants who met the selection criteria are aged between
18-23 years.
• Exclusive Criteria:
Those participants who are not above 18 years.
Data analysis

The data collection form google form and data analysis on MS Excel.
Final Graph

Total Actual Sample size Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly

respondent
agree disagree
6000 3420 171 502 479 40 1718 681

      15% 14% 1% 50% 19%

Interpretation:
The final graph shows the negative result of this research. 50% disagree, 19% strongly
disagree, 1% neutral, 14% agree and 15% strongly agree.
DISCUSSION AND
CONCLUSION
 Discussion

The results of the study show there is significant difference in performance

between online and traditional classroom students with respect to modality.
Overall, the students disagree those online classes effective for students because
the online mode of classes was the first experience during the pandemic period of
Covid-19. Above chart shows the result that, 77% Effect on student’s grades cause
of online classes, 10% agree, 1% neutral, 10% strongly agree, 2% strongly
disagree.
 Conclusion

This study set out to investigate the role of online classes towards academic grades of BS
students. Due to this research, it has been found that impact of grades on the participation in
online classes have negative impact of students. 300 students were taken as a population of
this study from different universities in Lahore. The total samples were taken 171. According
to those surveys, 15% respondents replied strongly agreed, 14% respondents agreed, 1%
respondents neutral, 50% respondents disagreed and 19% respondents strongly disagreed.
Thus, mostly students disagree to the fact that online classes are affective has a negative
impact on them and the support from family, friend, teachers and university an important
role in it.
Limitation and recommendation
Limitation of the study
Limitations of study are as follow:
1. Survey information has been collected only from Lahore.
2. Different universities could be used for data collection.
Future Recommendation
1. Sample size should be larger.
2. Gender differences should be checked.
3. Use different research method.
4. Collect Data from different cities.
5. Try to create hypothesis is positive.
References
• Agarwal, S., & Kaushik, J. S. (2020). Student’s perception of online learning during COVID
pandemic. The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 87, 554–554.
• Flores and Gago M. A., E. A. Machado, and P. Alves. “Ensino E Avaliação a Distância Em
Tempos De COVID-19 Nos Ensinos Básico E Secundário Em Portugal.” Webinar, July 3.
• Hodges, C., Moore, S., Lockee, B., Trust, T., & Bond, A. (2020). The difference between
emergency remote teaching and online learning. Educause Review, ( March 27, 2020).
• Johnson, A. V., La Paro, J., & Crosby, D. A. (2019). Early practicum experiences: Preservice early
childhood students’ perceptions and sense of efficacy. Early Childhood Education Journal, 45,
229–236.
• Kalyanasundaram, P Students’ perception on e-learning – a study of online certificate courses.
International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation 23, 1 (2019).
• Khachfe et al., 2020 H.H. Khachfe, M. Chahrour, J. Sammouri, H. Salhab, B.E. Makki, M. Fares
An Epidemiological Study on COVID-19: A Rapidly Spreading Disease.
Annexures
 Questionnaire
Please CHECK ONE response that best describe you .Be honest, the information
will be used for the research purpose. This questionnaire is adopted from Sanja
licina Ph.D.2021
Name Gender
Age Institute
Item Role of online classes Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
towards academic grades of
BS students agree disagree

1 How do you feel bad

overall about distance
education?
2 Do you find a peaceful place at you home
for take your online classes?
3 Do you want again this distance learning in
  your life?
4 Do you afford long time sitting front of
laptop for distance education?
5 Remote learning are not effecting for
students?
6 Your University offering you the resources
to learn from home like laptop, tab etc.?
7 Distance learning is not stressful for you
during the COVID-19 pandemic?
8 I am managing my time few other activities
while learning remotely?
9 Do you enjoy learning
remotely?
10 How helpful are your teachers
while studying online?
11 Do you have high-speed internet at
home?
12 The online classes are not directly
affecting our grades?
13 You’re feeling good in teaching
students from home as compared to
teaching at University?
14 Are you enjoying teaching your
students remotely?
15 Online classes not decrease
motivation of students?
11 Do you have high-speed internet at
home?
12 The online classes are not directly affecting
our grades?
13 You’re feeling good in teaching students from
home as compared to teaching at University?
14 Are you enjoying teaching your students
remotely?
15 Online classes not decrease motivation of
students?
16 The role of online classes in remote learning is
important for students?
17 The traditional communication is not effective
as compare to online classes?
18 Are you feeling lazy in your study due to
Covid-19?
19 In online classes you clear your
concepts?
20 Your University corporative support you
further to take your online classes?
THANK YOU