Effectiveness of MS Teams-Based Learning and Teaching Management in Virtual Classroom for Introduction to Demography

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to evaluate the virtual classroom teaching and learning management with microsoft teams program and to investigate student’ behavior towards teaching and learning, including to examine the achievement of virtual classroom teaching with microsoft teams. Data were collected from students enrolled in Introduction to demographic courses. Additionally, the research instruments were microsoft virtual classroom teaching assessment form, the student behavior assessment form for teaching and learning management analyzed by statistical percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the students’ achievement test analyzed by Statistical dependent t-test. Although the students employ smart phones to study, moreover they were facing with problems the lack of computer equipment and internet connection. The satisfaction scores in teaching virtual classrooms with MS teams program were only at moderate level. They thought that there should be more teaching in the real classroom than in the virtual classroom. However, they expressed the kindness each other, the interest in answering questions, and interactions with teachers. Moreover, it was found that they have higher learning achievements of learners, and achieve the expected learning outcomes of the course, as well.