Guidelines for a vigorous on-line learning in a civil engineering programme

ABSTRACT

The main objective of this study was to develop important guidelines and specifications for a vigorous and effective on-line learning specific to the civil engineering programme using a quantitative survey and analysis. A comprehensive survey was distributed during the spring semester 2021-2022 to civil engineering students at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the primary purpose of establishing the main requirements and recommendations for an efficient and compelling on-line learning in the programme. This study aimed to point out the variables influencing the quality of on-line learning, including administrative support, course content, course design, instructor characteristics, learner characteristics, social support and technological support. Although the Covid-19 pandemic is nearly over and students are mostly back to the traditional face-to-face learning, the authors expect that the outcomes and recommendations from this study will complement existing virtual learning guidelines and will guide future educational policy makers developing hybrid learning that can optimise efficient on-line and face-to-face modes. © 2023 WIETE