The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) launched an e-questionnaire to ascertain its students’ levels of satisfaction and interaction with the transformation to the online remote learning system, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It sought to ascertain the rates of student satisfaction with this experience, in general, and the new online learning platform, as well as comparing standard, or traditional education methods and online remote learning, and the challenges raised by the latte

 

To evaluate the pilot phase of online remote learning implemented on two consecutive days (March 4-5, 2020) prior to actual implementation on March 8, 2020. The aim was to ensure student readiness with the new learning method, so as to overcome any potential challenges

The questionnaire was analyzed to support the decision-making process in the actual implementation phase (Mach 8, 2020 and onwards) and ensure that it met students' needs. The findings showed high student satisfaction rates with the online learning experience, as well as high attendance rates for the online classes. Considering HCT is a leading provider of applied education, the survey results also highlighted the importance of preparedness to deliver applied learning courses, which require the

provision of simulation systems, videos and virtual laboratories