A STUDY ON VIRTUAL LEARNING AND ITS ACCEPTANCE BY YOUTH IN THANE DISTRICT

The spread of covid 19 across the globe has led to an unprecedented experiment in virtual learning education. “Virtual learning” typically refers to a course that is completely virtual. Learners receive instructional content, submit assignments, take tests, and interact entirely online, or virtual. This can happen “synchronously” (e.g., all learners joining a live session at the same time) or “asynchronously” (e.g., Learners logging in to do homework whenever they want). “Blended learning” refers to a course that mixes online learning and face-to-face learning together. Internet is now playing a bigger role in our lives and dictating how we live, socialize, teach, and learn. As the Internet is developing into a main educational tool, online education offers the educator and the learner access to numerous resources The number of online courses raise and change the way people learn. People used to study in a classroom with a tutor in front of them, but now people only need to sit in front of a screen to learn new things. Virtual learning is designed to reach and engaged the modern learner on one to one basis anywhere, anytime. However, the acceptance of virtual learning by youth is still questioned. This research paper consists of primary as well as secondary data. It studies the perception, impact of virtual learning and most importantly its acceptance by youth residing in Thane district.