Undergraduate perceptions on transitioning into E-learning for continuation of higher education during the COVID pandemic in a developing country: a cross-sectional study from Sri Lanka

Table 3 Perceptions of the undergraduates on E Learning

Parameter		Total Respondents
Parameter		n	%
Most Preferred Device for E-Learning	Smart Phone	511	77.8
	Tab	6	0.9
	Lap/Computer	140	21.3
Most preferred E Learning Media	Computer aided Learning (CAL)	1	.2
	E-mails	78	11.9
	Facebook	7	1.1
	Internet	2	.3
	LMS/MOODLE	298	45.4
	Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)	2	0.4
	WhatsApp/Viber	217	33.0
	Zoom	215	32.7
Satisfaction on Internet facilities at the University	Highly Dissatisfied	19	2.9
	Dissatisfied	50	7.6
	Neutral	199	30.3
	Satisfied	287	43.7
	Highly Satisfied	102	15.5
Constrictions in E-Learning	Limited internet access	511	77.8
	Poor signals in mobile networks at home	528	80.4
	Poor understanding of the E-Learning systems	220	33.5
	Lecturers/instructors do not provide clear instructions for using e-contents	139	21.2
	Language difficulties	188	28.6
	LMS is not updated properly	189	28.8
	Lack of physical help from the lecturers	218	33.2
	Less motivation due to lacking face to face interactions	248	37.7
	Less evaluation in learning outcomes	221	33.6
Willingness for E Learning	Yes	466	70.9
Willingness for E Learning	No	191	29.1
Recommended E Learning	Yes	510	77.6
Recommended E Learning	No	147	22.4
Willingness for E-Learning at Crisis situations	Yes	512	77.9
Willingness for E-Learning at Crisis situations	No	145	22.1
Most Preferred E-Learning Combination	100% Traditional	40	6.1
	75% Traditional +25% E Learning	250	38.1
	50% Traditional +50% E Learning	302	46.0
	75% Traditional +25% E Learning	45	6.8
	100% E Learning	20	3.0

Note: CAL Computer aided Learning, ICT Information and Communications Technology, LMS Learning Management System, MOODLE An Open-source Learning Platform, VLE Virtual Learning Environment

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