The Students’ Perception on Video Conferencing as an Instructional Tool in Online Class

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, schools are forced to shift into distance learning. The Rizal Technological University implemented the RTU-Flexible learning systems (FLEXYS) which include the use of video conferencing as an instructional tool in online class. Zoom and Google Meet are the commonly used video conferencing platform that allows the student and teacher to have real-time interaction. This study aims to determine the students’ perception on video conferencing as an instructional tool in online class among the third year Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies-College of Education of Rizal Technological University-Mandaluyong Campus during the academic year 2020-2021, first semester. This study is amixed-method research and uses descriptive phenomenology and frequency and percentage to describe the experiences of participants from a phenomenon. The researchers used simple random sampling in which 37 students surveyed in this study. Gathering of data was done via Google form where the researchers disseminate a list of questionnaires to the selected group of participants. The said questions were unstructured form that allow the participants provide an in- depth and unrestricted responses. These included questions related to students’ family income, gadgets, internet network, challenges, and perception on active interaction using video conferencing in online class. Text and content analysis used as a research tool to analyze, code, and interpret the gathered data from the participants