A STUDY OF ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TOWARDS THE INTERNET

Technology has impacted all sectors of this globe and education is not an exception to this. Within this perspective
the fact cannot be ignored that computers and the Internet are one of the critical parts of educational technology
and this importance has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Internet and its multi functions are in the
roles of creating and delivering information with easy navigations and paths. The Internet with all its benefits has
provided not just students but teachers as well with new dimensions to explore in the teaching-learning pedagogy.
Through the invent of internet and its increasing demand students can explore learning experiences globally.
Realizing the need and importance of students' attitudes toward the Internet the present study was undertaken. The
present study attempts to understand the attitude of 224 male and female students towards the internet from Mumbai.
The result reflected that gender and the standard in which they are studying did not affect their attitude towards the
internet. Having a conscious and positive reflection towards the Internet will help students develop a positive
acceptance of the competitive learning environment.