A Comparison of Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptions of Online Learning

This research investigated how both students and teachers perceived online learning during its enforced adoption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seven teachers and 48 students were surveyed in the summer of 2020. The survey focused on the issues of convenience, fatigue, learning, and support. Results indicated that both groups preferred traditional face-to-face classes and believed that less learning than usual took place during this period. The groups diverged in their perceptions of convenience, fatigue, and support. Among the conclusions reached was the realization that much greater levels of support will be needed to effectively incorporate online learning into teaching methodologies