Online Learning Readiness Among University Bachelor’s Degree Students in Bangkok Amidst Covid-19

Abstract

This research aims to 1) Study the online learning readiness of university students 2) study the factors and experiences of students' online learning that affect their readiness for learning 3) study the methods students want to learn online and Want to use online learning. Other than challenges they face. The samples of the research were 399 University students in different online learning courses form 4 University 1) King Mongkut's University 2) Bangkokthonburi University 3) ThonburiUniversity and 4)Ramkhamhaeng University Using Sample Random Sampling The research instruments were 1) An online questionnaire using Google Form was sent out via instant messenger 2) Online Readiness Scale (OLRS) 3) Different types of online media. The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation and t-test Independent Sample.

The results of the research were as follows: 1) the readiness for online learning Female students is more prepared than male students. The same is true for the third-year students compared to the first-two-year students. 2) The most challenging factor and experience for the first-two students is understanding the subject matter. For third-year students is Internet connection. The researcher suggested that in the future, governments, telecommunications companies and universities should invest in the development of Internet infrastructure across the country. As online learning will be the new norm in the near future. Universities are also required to provide additional training to enhance the online teaching skills of teachers. and 3) most students prefer online learning through pre-recorded lectures, and more than half of students say that if they do not want to continue learning online in the future.