Distance Learning Challenges and Intervention of HEIS: Basis for Strategic Plan

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the challenges encountered by the students enrolled in distance/online learning from the four (4) Higher Education Institutions, the interventions to address these problems, and the effectiveness of the distance/online learning as perceived by the students. The study result showed that most students need a stable internet connection and use a smartphone as their learning device. Although some do not have a conducive learning space at home, the majority were able to study in a moderately peaceful environment. Another result shows that the time spent by each student creates a challenge since the students need help managing their time with too many tasks to comply with. The respondents believed that the teachers are moderately helpful, and they set a reasonable deadlines for tasks and activities. Moreover, the result shows that the four universities have provided students with distance/online learning resources. Also, most respondents agreed that online/ distance learning is moderately effective in delivering quality tertiary education.