The Efficiency and Constraints of the G-Suite for Education as the Learning Modality of Philippine School of Business Administration – Manila: Basis for Learning Management System Implementation
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20027487Keywords:
G-Suite for Education, Learning Management System (LMS), Remote Teaching-Learning (RTL), Educational Efficiency, Learning Constraints, Google Classroom, Blended Learning, Flexible Learning Modality.Abstract
This study assessed the efficiency and constraints of G-Suite for Education as the remote learning modality for the Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA) – Manila during the 2020–2021 academic year. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive-correlational research design, the researcher surveyed 125 undergraduate students and 11 faculty members to evaluate the platform’s performance across five key indicators: instruction, delivery, learning tasks, submission, and assessment. Findings revealed that both students and faculty perceived a high level of efficiency, with faculty ratings (Strongly Agree) being slightly higher than student ratings (Agree). Most respondents utilized Google Classroom as their primary platform, citing ease of use and streamlined submission processes as significant advantages. Despite these successes, the study identified several constraints, including limited internet connectivity, reliance on mobile data, and external environmental factors such as noisy home settings and domestic responsibilities. Statistical analysis through t-tests indicated no significant difference in the perception of efficiency or constraints between the two groups, while Pearson R tests confirmed a significant relationship between these variables, suggesting that the constraints did not fundamentally undermine the platform's overall effectiveness. The study concludes that G-Suite is a viable Learning Management System (LMS) for the institution and proposes a formal Project Plan to enhance its implementation, focusing on faculty upskilling and data privacy awareness to ensure sustainable remote teaching and learning.
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