Web 2.0 as an Online Fun Learning Tools for Heritage Studies During Pandemic: Coercion or Consent?

Abstract

This study evaluated the efficacy of fun online learning methods (FOLMs) in teaching and learning the Introduction to Cultural Heritage (SCM2223) course during the COVID-19 pandemic at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia. This study aims to understand the student's demographic background, awareness, and perception of using FOLMs in SCM2223 during the pandemic. It also uses quantitative and qualitative data collection through surveys and reports. A total of 149 from 211 students who took SCM2223 responded to the survey using stratified random sampling. The data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results highlight that students are ready to fully embark on full time FOLMs without feeling coerced during the pandemic as data triangulation shows that these methods enhance student understanding, comprehension and acceptance of the course. In addition, it increased student interest in learning and, more importantly, encouraged student cognitive behaviour towards the course content and improved overall satisfaction with online teaching methods.Finally,This study provides methods for improving new online learning alternatives, developing good course teaching evaluation reports, and achieving good course learning outcomes (CLO)