K-12 Teachers' Attitude towards Online Learning Platfoms during COVID-19 Epidemic in China

Abstract

In order to systematically evaluate the use of online learning platforms for K-12 education during the COVID-19 epidemic, this study adopted the methods of survey and case study to examine teachers' attitude towards the functionality and implementation of various learning platforms. The study results showed that teachers were generally satisfied with the mainstream online learning platforms and agreed that they could support large-scale online learning and fulfill the basic instructional and management functions. Positive evaluation was given on platform functions such as resource delivery, instructional management, assignment collection and grading, multi-terminal accessibility, and ease of use. In-depth qualitative data from selected cases of online classes were also analyzed to verify and explicate the quantified survey results. Based on the study results, recommendations were made on the sustainable use and improvement of online learning platforms for K-12 settings.