New Media Practices in Learning and Teaching Process During the Covid-19 Pandemic: In the Case of Addis Ababa University Students and Instructors
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2022-07
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Addis Ababa University
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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a shift in education from face-to-face classes to online
classes. However, students and teachers faced many challenges in utilizing new technologies
for learning and teaching.This study examined student and instructor practices regarding the
use of new media during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly Zoom, Google meet, Telegram
and email.This study was conducted using mixed methods. Participants were selected
systematically and purposefully from four colleges of Addis Ababa University. Data
collection was performed using a questionnaire and an in-depth interview. A majority of the
sampled population (58% of the population) practices Zoom, Google meet telegram, and
email by asking an experienced individual for advice. Based on the current study result, it is
evident that students and instructors encounter many challenges when practicing new media
in learning and teaching.These challenges included low network infrastructure, low ICT
skills, and Unfamiliarity with new media technology. The study findings showed that 52% of
respondents strongly agree that they are not satisfied with Zoom, Google Meet, telegram
email learning, and teaching.
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Covid-19 pandemic, New Media Technology, Online Class: Learning, Teaching