EXPERIENCE OF ONLINE TEACHING IN THE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A CRITICAL STUDY

The ever increasing use of technology has led to a shift from traditional mode to digital mode in almost every sector. Education sector is also moving from traditional mode of in person teaching to virtual teaching. Covid-19 pandemic has urged the education sector to harness the potential of technology, due to the closure of schools, colleges and other educational institutions in the country. The wider use of technology in education sector has imposed multiple challenges for the teachers. The present research has thrown light on those challenges being faced by the teachers while delivering online education. The emphasis has been made on the disruptions caused by the students during online classes, which have adversely affected the morale of the faculties. Various positive as well as negative experiences of the teachers as regard to virtual classes are discussed in the current study. There are numerous flaws of virtual classes studied in the proposed research, however it proves to be the only option to impart education in the prevailing crisis. Consequently, it has become a prerequisite for the teachers to adopt technology in teaching process to safeguard their jobs.