Exploring Students’ Preferences for Online vs. Face-to-Face Courses: Underlying Reasons and Learner Differences

• In Event: Situational Factors and Online Learning

Abstract

Building upon a previous study exploring students’ preferred modality (online, face-to-face) and whether online self-efficacy and self-regulation skills varied by preference, we surveyed undergraduates (n = 407) enrolled in educational psychology courses during the Spring 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters. Results showed that students’ preferred modality are in flux, as is their efficacy and self-regulation for online learning. Collectively, these findings offer suggestions for how we might address declining overall college enrollment trends while helping students effectively pursue online options.

Authors

• Kristi Bright, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

• Jane S. Vogler, Oklahoma State University