Students' Perceptions towards Hybrid Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

ABSTRACT

The process of digital transformation is recognized as a significant shift that requires time and frequently encounters resistance and avoidance from employees. The spread of COVID-19 compelled instructors and students to immediately transition all educational activities to take place online rather than undergoing the more gradual shift that was originally planned. To deal with the bad situation caused by the Covid-19, hybrid learning was employed. This paper explores students' perceptions towards hybrid learning implementation in a practical college in Vietnam. The research used a qualitative method. The samples were 250 students who were taking hybrid courses at the institution during the pandemic. Content analysis was used to process the qualitative data. The results reveal they were well-prepared with technology and stationery for the hybrid class. Flexibility, effectiveness, student engagement, convenience, and personalization are perceived benefits. Technical issues and distant student interaction must be addressed. Also, for onsite students, the fear of being infected by Corona virus and the distraction caused by the online group should also be considered. © 2022 Association for Computing Machinery.