Last modified: 2021-02-25
Abstract
This paper reports the experiences of business students at a public four-year institution through the transition to online instruction during the Coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, this paper explores results of transitioning a face-to-face classroom to an online learning modality to finish the spring 2020 semester. Results from this study are important not only to the College of Business’s but also to the other Colleges as interest in university communication, and instructional delivery has universally changed in order to better serve students' needs. Students reported 75.8% agreed or somewhat agreed that the University had communicated well to them about changes to their education due to the coronavirus. Analysis shows that students who express stronger preference for in-person instruction are more likely to agree that they are stressed out. The correlation between confidence in online learning and the stress of taking online courses is statistically significant. Additionally, male students expressed more confidence in studying online than female students. Senior-level students reported being less stressed out and have more confidence in online learning.