A Quantitative Study on the Impact of Online Learning on Reading Comprehension Skills

Abstract

AbstractThis quantitative study aims to investigate the relationship between e-education and reading comprehension skills acquisition. It also examines if the previous relationship may impact students’ results in the exams. It also analyses the relationship between students’ knowledge in ICT and their perception and acceptance of online education. To collect data, A survey was sent to students to measure their perception of and satisfaction with online learning. Moreover, the marks of 105 students in an on-campus test were compared to the marks of another one they did online during the pandemic. The study agreed with the previous studies that e-learning can impact the reading skills positively and that students are getting aware of its educational benefits. On the other hand, the study did not agree with other studies about students’ knowledge of ICT and how it can positively impact their perception of online education. The study showed that although secondary students have sufficient knowledge of ICT, they do not have positive perceptions of online education.Purpose - to investigate the relationship between e-education and acquiring reading comprehension skills, and if this may impact students’ results in the exams.Methodology - A quantitative study in which a survey and the scores of two reading exams are analysed.Findings - this study agreed with other studies about the positive impact of e-learning with some differences regarding students’ satisfaction with IT.Implications - teachers can integrate interactive websites within instruction and using online games and activities can make students more attentive and less distracted.Originality/value - although most of the studies have proved that there is a positive relationship between the quality of ICT services and students’ satisfaction with online education, this study disagrees as unlike most of the studies, the study in hand was conducted in a secondary school, not in a university.