Academic Use of Smartphones in Secondary Level Education in Bangladesh: A Non-Parametric Approach

This study aims to examine the use of smartphones for educational purposes and the acceptance of online learning among secondary students. To investigate the academic utilization of smartphones among secondary students in Bangladesh, a sample of 384 students from different districts of Bangladesh were surveyed. The survey was conducted using a selfadministered, semi-tailored computerized questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics 26 and the Mann-Whitney U test. The findings indicate that male students used smartphones for educational purposes with greater confidence and less difficulty than female students. On the other hand, students in 8th to 10th grade classrooms reported a greater willingness to use smartphones for academic purposes, with urban students being more enthusiastic than their rural peers. The study’s findings have implications for the government, policymakers, educators, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). They highlight the importance of ensuring equal access to resources and tools that support academic success, as well as addressing the adverse effects of excessive smartphone usage. In addition, the government and NGOs should prioritize the elimination of inequities between rural and urban areas and provide subsidies to rural students

Perception and Preference of the Students for Online Education during COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Study Based on Binary Logistic Regression

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on both public health, and the global educational system. In response to the concerns surrounding the spread of the disease, many educational institutions, including those in Bangladesh, have shifted to online learning. This study aimed to investigate the perceptions and preferences of university students in Bangladesh towards online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was based on Binary Logistic Regression (BLR) and was conducted on a sample of 1116 university students in Bangladesh. The results of the study showed that while students faced a range of challenges while participating in online classes, including technical issues and limited access to study materials, they still preferred to participate in online courses due to the ongoing pandemic and the support of their teachers. Furthermore, the study revealed that there were differences in students’ attitudes toward online learning based on gender, geographic location, and type of university. The findings of this study are of great significance to governments, policymakers, technology developers, and university administrators, as they provide valuable information for the development of effective policies for online education in the future. These findings should be taken into consideration as a crucial guide to making in-formed decisions in the area of online education