Positive experiences in online learning
The flexibility of online education has been widely recognized as one
advantage [18]. However, in the case of FBICC, there is a fixed
schedule or time slot per week when you will attend the class session.
There are 11 sessions all in all and in each session, interactive
learning takes place where the instructor calls each participant and an
open camera is required throughout. Just like other zoom meetings, a
virtual background is provided and the instructors who serve as hosts
control the platform. The instructional materials are provided in
advance as well as the zoom links through the What’sApp application. All
these platforms can be accessible even using mobile devices. Hence, most
student-participants from the Philippines are joining the session using
their mobile gadgets.
“Yes. I enjoyed every session because there is an interactive learning.
I am also very overwhelmed for the new vocabularies that I have learned.
For me this is not merely a compliance but it was a short journey filled
with new experiences and learning.”-P4
“It is good, because our Instructors are very polite and approachable.
They always make sure that we will interact with the class always.”-P3,
P9, P13
Mary and Joan are participants who are thankful of the opportunity for
they have seen Indonesia even without spending money in going there and
learning the language.
“For me it is worth my time and effort because I enrolled just to
fulfil my curiosity and now I am learning other countries culture and I
get the chance to interact with different people. It’s an opportunity
and I am glad I grabbed it.”-P1
“Enrolling in FBICC is worth my time and effort for the reason that it
helps me to understand new culture and environment even in the virtual
setting. With the help of FBICC, I was able to explore Indonesia
virtually, and visit their different tourist spots without spending
money.”-P15
One has a gratifying feeling when he/she is communicating in a new
language and being able to interact with foreigners using their
language. As what Susan and Ann opined:
“The most positive experience that I have in FBICC is when I am able to
recite what is asked to me in Basaha Indonesia, it is kind of awkward
since I am not fluent, but I considered it positive because I am
learning and I am able to practice it.”- P10
“There is a lot of good things that happened throughout the entire
FBICC experience but what appealed to me the most is the fact that most
of my classmates came from different countries and we got to interact
with them. I’ve realized how diverse we are in yet we always come to
understanding and just enjoy the lesson though it is done online.” –
P6