Student perception of Online Teaching in HEI during COVID-19 Pandemic : A Survey Study

  • Nithin Krishnan R Assistant Professor, Dept. of Roganidana, Faculty of Indian Medical System, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
  • Ravikant Sharma Assistant Professor, Dept. of Roganidana, Faculty of Indian Medical System, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
Keywords: Covid 19, Pandemic, Online Teaching, HEI, Student perception, Online learning, Online education

Abstract

The COVID 19 pandemic has strangulated the educational sector. The current study was aimed to know the student perception of online teaching in Higher Education Institute (HEI) during COVID 19 pandemic. This study hence brings about required modifications to deliver knowledge effectively in this current crisis. An online survey was conducted among the students of Higher Education Institute (HEI). As part of this process, validated questionnaire was sent to 4982 students. 60 percent (2986) students responded to them. Questionnaire included 11 domains and 26 items or sub domains related to online teaching. Study found majority of students choosing smart phones as preferred device for learning. There were varied opinions regarding connectivity. Students were satisfied with the quality of online classes delivered. Microsoft Teams was suggested by students as a better platform to learn than other online platforms. Study hence mentions more smart phone based educational applications and learning platforms to be prepared along with smart phone run digital repositories, etc. The study only could furnish response from 60percent student population of HEI; the survey was based on one month online teaching schedule. In study, limited online platforms were only used and individual features of online platforms were utilized not mentioned.

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Nithin Krishnan R, & Ravikant Sharma. (2022). Student perception of Online Teaching in HEI during COVID-19 Pandemic : A Survey Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 6(6), 48 - 61. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1528
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