What Does It Mean to Take Online Classes as an International Student During COVID-19?

被引：5

作者：

Koo, Katie K. ^{[1
]}

Jiang, Mei ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 USA

[2] Texas A&M Univ Commerce, Commerce, TX USA

来源：

ONLINE LEARNING | 2022年 / 26卷 / 04期

关键词：

Online learning; international students; COVID-19; online learning space; qualitative inquiry; SOCIAL SUPPORT; GRADUATE-STUDENTS; EMOTIONAL PRESENCE; EXPERIENCES; COMMUNITY; PERSPECTIVE; INQUIRY;

D O I：

10.24059/olj.v26i4.3495

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

Using the Theory of Social Support and the Community of Inquiry as theoretical frameworks, this qualitative study explored international students' experiences, challenges, and perceptions of online learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. By conducting three virtual focus group interviews with 18 international students, we identified four key themes that encapsulate participants' challenges and experiences of online learning: social isolation in online learning spaces, difficulties with engaging in online class discussions and activities, limited opportunities for improving English proficiency in the online setting and limited academic support from faculty and advisors. Implications for research and practice to support international students are discussed.

引用

页码：209 / 230

页数：22

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