Effectiveness of Using Flipped Classroom Through Online Learning in Suranaree University of Technology’s Students Taking Course IST20 1003 Life Skills During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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This study aimed to examine students’ preference towards conventional learning method and online flipped classroom and to investigate the effectiveness of using the online flipped classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted using a quasi-experiment research design and collected data from 1,553 students enrolled in course IST20 1003 Life Skills at Suranaree University of Technology where the flipped classroom teaching model was carried out. Research instruments used in this study included a questionnaire and pretest and posttest designs. Only 1,176 students voluntarily participated in the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, paired-sample t-test, and analysis of variance with Fisher's LSD Post Hoc Test. The study results revealed that students preferred the online flipped classroom to the conventional learning method because it allows students “learn by doing” and improves student engagement in the classroom. Plus, technology can support students in remote learning and better prepare students for the classroom. Next, students taking the online flipped classroom had higher posttest scores than pretest scores. Females had a higher positive attitude towards the online flipped classroom compared to males. Freshmen reported higher levels of positive attitude towards and commitment to the online flipped classroom than their counterparts. Finally, positive attitude of health science students and engineering students towards the online flipped classroom was higher than students studying science and technology and social sciences. Overall, the results of this study indicated that utilizing advanced educational technology and new learning methods can be beneficial for students especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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