Authors: 1Abigail F. Pelinggon, 2Ivy F. Amante
[1][2] Graduate Studies, College of Education, Mindanao State University - Buug Campus, Datu Panas, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
Email: abiefuerzas@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to determine the preparations of academic deans, teachers, and students (of the Mindanao State University-Buug) as
to online learning, as well as, their perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of the said learning modality. Using a qualitative
design, with particular use of a case study, the study yielded the following summarized findings: On academic deans’ preparations,
there were two themes developed: 1) “Attended Seminar-Workshop”; and, 2) “Readying of Gadgets.” As to the advantages, deans’
responses developed one theme: “Online Teaching Means Learning at Home.” As to the disadvantages, deans’ responses led to developing two themes: “Poor Signal A Problem”; and, “Students’ Attendance not 100%”. On teachers’ preparations, there were three
themes that emerged such as 1) “Attendance to Trainings and Workshops” 2) “Preparing of Lessons”; and, 3) “Readying Gadgets”. As
to the advantages of online learning, the following themes were arrived at: 1) “Knowledge is Gained on Online Teaching”; and, 2)
“Learning is delivered at the Students’ Doors”. As to the disadvantages of online learning only one theme was developed, “Online
Learning is Defeated with Poor, Weak Internet Connection”. As to students’ preparations, only on theme emerged: “Preparing the
Gadgets for Online-learning.” As to disadvantages, there was one theme developed, “Education Still Happens at Home.” As to disadvantages, student responses led to developing three themes: 1) “Difficulty of Lessons”; 2) “Poor Signal A Problem”; and, 3) “Online
Learning Cannot Compare Face-to-face classes”. Based on the findings, it is concluded that preparations common to students is on
gadgets – laptops and phones. For deans’ and teachers, trainings and gadgets. As to advantages it can be concluded based on the
common responses among deans, teachers, and students that online learning is education and learning at home. As to students it can be
concluded that difficulty of lessons is a problem. For deans and teachers, weak internet connection is a great disadvantage. Further
with the disadvantages that outnumbered advantages of online learning, the learning modality is not effective compared to face-to-face
classes.
Keywords: Views, online learning, academic deans, faculty members, students