Immersive Experience during Covid-19: The Mediator Role of Alternative Assessment in Online Learning Environment

ABSTRACT

The Covid-19 epidemic has transformed the educational scene, hence altering the learning experience of students. The traditional face-to-face classroom has evolved into a synchronous online mode that requires minimum technology literacy. Their capability for absorption of information may be compromised under massive scenarios encountered throughout the acquisition of information. This article examines the function of alternative assessment in structured learning activities with the goal of deconstructing their learning competence and fostering complex interaction. The research focuses on the relationship between numerous aspects and students' online learning experiences, notably during the pandemic. An online survey was performed with 312 respondents who utilised the Blackboard online learning platform and a PLS-SEM analysis indicated that an alternative assessment mediated the relationship of learning readiness, student engagement, and student motivation toward student learning experience simultaneously. In conclusion, our study reinforces the vital need of addressing the mediator role of alternative assessment to enhance the learning experience and, hence, success in online classes. © 2021. All Rights Reserved.