Hyflex Learning: Learning Preferences and Challenges of the Maritime Students in the Now Normal

Hyflex is a mode of teaching and learning that has been adopted in a post-pandemic era. In the service of intended learning objectives, Hyflex learning integrates complementary face-toface (synchronous) and online learning (asynchronous) experiences. The students come up with ways to understand the lessons and topics through their flexibility and convenience. The purpose of the study aimed to identify the problems that occurred during the now normal and analyze the learning preferences of CME students. The demographic profile of the students was determined and problems they are encountered in this hyflex learning. Lastly, how do these problems affect them in terms of education, financial capabilities, and Mental and Physical Health? This study used a quantitative approach to research and used a descriptive method to describe the quantitative result of this study. The questionnaire survey technique was used to collect primary data. Random sampling has been chosen for this study. The results indicate that the majority of the participants who completed the research survey fell within the age range of 18 to 20 years, with a significant portion being in their 3rd year of study. Given the maledominated nature of maritime schools, it follows that the respondents in this study were predominantly male. Additionally, in terms of academic programs, a larger proportion of students were enrolled in BS Marine Transportation as opposed to BS Marine Engineering. Moreover, the prevailing learning preference among maritime students during the "Now Normal" period is to study in a quite place. In addition researchers identified problems and impacts on students' education, financial capabilities, physical health, and mental health. Education, internet issues affected their ability to keep up with classes. Financially, on-ground classes proved costlier, leading to borrowed funds for school fees. Mentally, lack of motivation hindered physical attendance and caused sleep difficulties. Physically, insufficient eye rest led to exhaustion during on-ground classes