Table 4 Students’ perceptions on usefulness of pre-week online lectures
Initial codes | Number of references | Main themes |
|---|---|---|
- Covering the theory - Derivation - Application example questions - Conceptual explanation and derivation: contents/step-by-step explanation - Formula list at the end of the video - Focus on the broad concept - Explanation of theory - Cover relevant material - Explanation of term for each section | 56 | Covering the theory |
- Preview of content/content provided before class - Background of the topic - Topic introduction - Quick introduction of equation and concept | 22 | Introduction of the course |
- Quiz helps understand materials better - Quiz associated with video - Length: (e.g., around 20 min)/good length - Example problem: number of questions | 16 | Helpful quizzes associated with pre-lecture videos |
- Always accessible to lecture - Able to rewatch the lecture video if missed - Good pace to learn | 9 | Flexible ways of learning |
- Format (one set of videos per week) - Going through each chapter separately - Visual aspect - Able to earn points - Frequency - The amount of material | 8 | Appropriate format (format-related) |
- Good to review a concept - Overview - To force to look over notes | 8 | Good ways to review |
- Allowing more class time - Prepare for exams | 4 | To prepare for the class |