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. 2021 Aug 25;9:e12061. doi: 10.7717/peerj.12061

Table 2. A table displaying IMS choices on their technology readiness & information about online classes.

Statement Response Frequency & Percentage (%)
Do you have easy access to the internet
Yes 1,085 (98%)
No 22 (02%)
If yes, how would you grade your internet connectivity?
(1 = poor to 5 = excellent)
Poor 111 (10%)
Fair 333 (30.1%)
Average 220 (19.9%)
Good 121 (10.9%)
Excellent 322 (29.9%)
Do you have an unimpeded electrical supply?
Yes 526 (47.5 %)
No 581 (52.5 %)
Which of the following device do you use for online classes
Smartphone 642 (58%)
Laptop 310 (28%)
Tablet 122(11%)
Desktop 30 (2.7%)
Other 3 (0.3%)
What is the mode of notification of the class schedule?
Via e-mail 587 (53%)
Via social media (e.g. WeChat, QQ) 387 (35%)
Via an Institution website 133 (12%)
Via SMS on cell phone 00 (0%)
Other 00 (0%)
How long before the start of a class are you informed about the lecture schedule
One day before 365 (33%)
Two days before 609 (55%)
Few hours before 100 (09%)
One hour before 22 (02%)
Other 11 (01%)
When did the online classes start after the 2020 vacations
March 804 (72.6 %)
April 289 (26.1 %)
May 14 (1.3 %)
June 00 (0%)
August 00 (0%)
What is the duration of online teaching per day
1 h 00 (0%)
2 h 301 (27.2 %)
3 h 787 (71.1 %)
4 h 07 (0.6 %)
5 or more h 12 (1.1 %)
Are you being assessed at the end of each class through a test or quiz?
Yes 448 (40.5 %)
No 659 (59.5 %)
How many subjects are covered in one day?
One 00 (0%)
Two 401(36.2 %)
Three 687(62.1 %)
Four 07(0.6 %)
Five or more 12(1.1 %)