SURVEY PROJECT TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EDUCATION

The aim of the study is to know about the learner’s satisfaction and challenges faced by the learners in online studies during COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is conducted among the learners of Changu Kana Thakur ACS College, New Panvel. The data were collected from 181 learners through online survey. Data collected from the survey were analysed with routine statistical software. According to the survey, online teaching was equally important in all segments of education during the pandemic period. It was found that learners are getting accustomed to E-learning and upgrading themselves by overcoming the obstacles in online learning. Virtual classrooms have become an avant-garde in the pandemic. With the ease of accessibility most of the learners find E-learning a content experience, however it is necessary to accentuate the downside and improvise them for an ameliorate learning experience.
Besides the epidemiological benefits of E-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, other benefits worth mentioning include increased convenience, access to resources regardless of location, time and reduction of costs. Online classes also have limitations, including problems with internet access, poor internet connection quality, and insufficient digital skills of the respondents. Some benefits such astime flexibility can also be a limitation, especially for students who have difficulties with self-discipline.