Transition towards Alternative Learning Activities: The Case of Tertiary Education Students

Abstract

The COVID-19 outbreak greatly affected the education sector. Various alternative learning activities were considered by the tertiary education including the synchronous and asynchronous mode of online learning. The result of this study determined the perception of learners about alternative learning activities used in the virtual learning environment. Moreover, the performance of students in face to face and asynchronous learning activities were compared and tested for significant difference. It was found out that students who were taught with face to face learning modality has significantly higher academic performance than those students who were taught with alternative learning modality but alternative learning mode could still be used to further the learning during this time of pandemic.