Table 3.
Preferences for online learning based on low (N = 124) and high (N = 83) GPA groups.
| Survey item | GPA ≤3.5 | GPA >3.5 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I am satisfied with my online learning experience. | Agree | 40 (32) | 21 (25) | 0.006* |
| Neutral | 36 (29) | 12 (15) | ||
| Disagree | 48 (39) | 50 (60) | ||
| Which course format do you prefer the most? | Traditional | 46 (37) | 38 (46) | 0.14 |
| Fully online | 26 (21) | 9 (11) | ||
| Blended | 52 (42) | 36 (43) | ||
| **Which of the following formats would you prefer for online learning? | Synchronous | 14 (11) | 6 (7) | 0.59 |
| Asynchronous | 38 (31) | 22 (27) | ||
| Mix of both | 66 (53) | 49 (59) | ||
| No preference | 6 (5) | 6 (7) | ||
| Face-to-face contact between faculty and students is necessary for learning | Agree | 65 (53) | 59 (71) | 0.021* |
| Neutral | 30 (24) | 10 (12) | ||
| Disagree | 29 (23) | 14 (17) | ||
| How have online courses affected your GPA? | Improved | 45 (36) | 22 (26) | 0.004* |
| No Change | 43 (35) | 18 (22) | ||
| Deteriorated | 36 (29) | 43 (52) |
**Synchronous (live teaching); Asynchronous (recorded or prepared to learn material available to students at their convenience); Mix of both (Mix of synchronous and asynchronous). Data are shown as n (%). The percentage is rounded-off to whole numbers.