Exploration of Issues in Online Learning for Undergraduates in Sichuan Province and Construction of an Evaluation Model

Abstract

        Online learning gradually becomes an important way for people to acquire knowledge. The current study aims to construct an effective online learning evaluation model to enhance online learning. In order to achieve the research aim, this study interviewed 21 respondents regarding online learning to analyze the current problems in the development of online learning among undergraduate students in Sichuan Province. Secondly, the Delphi method was used to establish a graphical model based on the feedback from 21 experts. Finally, referring to the CIPP evaluation principle, 5 experts evaluated the online learning evaluation model. Research results show that online learning suffers from low student engagement and motivation, limited teaching content and methods, inadequate personalized teaching know-how, insufficient online teaching capabilities, imperfect privacy and security, technical environment and conditions mismatched, and not available resource updates and sharing, etc. To solve the above-mentioned problems, the current study constructed an online evaluation model which comprised four core components, namely, students, teachers, technical support, and learning resources. For students, this model encourages students’ learning engagement, family support, and learning desire. At the same time, this model takes teaching method, instructional design, and teaching feedback into consideration. Moreover, this model provides support for technical support, platform availability, and technical security. Last but not least, this model generates learning resources with appropriate content, interactive tools, and managing shared resources