ONLINE LEARNING MODALITY DELIVERY OF BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

This study assessed the implementation of the online learning and teaching modality of Baguio Central University during the pandemic. It involves mainly the implementation of synchronous and asynchronous online teaching and learning modality. The study used the descriptive research design with the survey questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument separate for college instructors and students. The findings revealed that the teachers maximized both the synchronous and asynchronous teaching modalities for an effective and continuous teaching despite the pandemic. Also, students perceived the synchronous and asynchronous online learning modality as highly effective during the pandemic. Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn: The instructors maximized the use of the synchronous online teaching modality during the pandemic for engaging lectures and discussions; the instructors escalated the use of asynchronous online teaching modality which addressed the other needs not provided in the synchronous teaching; the students who belong to the Generation Z who are technology adequate are adaptive to the synchronous online learning modality; and, the students desired for continuous learning amidst the lockdown; hence, the asynchronous learning modality as supplemental in the teaching and learning process are appreciated by them