Title: Internet penetration and effectiveness of ICT usage in online flipped classrooms: a value addition to business education

Authors: R. Sujatha; J. Sekkizhar

Addresses: PSG Institute of Management, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India ' PSG Institute of Management, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract: A flipped classroom is an educational style in which students complete direct instruction prior to the class and spend in-class time engaging in discussions, projects or in-depth investigations. This study determined how internet penetration affects the flipped classroom style, as well as students' learning abilities. Under a flipped classroom setting, a structured questionnaire was employed to assess students' perceptions. To validate the research framework, a structural equation model was developed. The findings of the study indicated that flipped classrooms improved the students' engagement, learning capabilities, resource and communication capabilities and pedagogical capabilities. Furthermore, resource and communication capabilities were found to enhance authentic learning, engagement and professionalism of students. This study offers implications for educators and top management of educational institutes, insisting on providing the autonomy to teachers to build their own curriculum and customise course delivery techniques to meet students' needs.

Keywords: internet; information and communication technology; flipped classroom; authentic learning; student engagement; professionalism.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2024.141773

International Journal of Management in Education, 2024 Vol.18 No.6, pp.563 - 594

Received: 03 Jan 2023
Accepted: 01 Mar 2024
Published online: 01 Oct 2024 *

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