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A study on availability of technological resources for Online Learning during the pandemic period, A'Sharqiyah University, Oman

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Abstract: Online education, proven very efficient in the recent years, has two main components, namely Online learning, and Online teaching, which, in order to be successful to the optimum level, require appropriate resources. The root source playing a vital role in online education is none other than Information Technology, having rapidly developed over the years with number of applications such as google class, WhatsApp, zoom, MS Teams and other information media, helping us lecturers to stay in touch with the students (Viner et al., 2020). It is obvious that Computer Hardware Configuration, Computer Operating System, Internet Browser, Software Applications, Internet connection and Internet speed take leading roles in online learning and teaching. At University, robust wired and wireless networks are available almost anywhere and computer labs have specialized software required for the students’ majors. But when the students moving off from the traditional way of learning to online learning remotely appeared challenging as the access to technologies dropped significantly, especially for the ICT classes.

To access the success of online learning based on available technological resources, this study evaluated the (i) student’s internet connection capability, (ii) the availability of learning devices and software, and (iii) the student’s interest in online learning because of various online activities provided. Data is collected using a cross-sectional research methodology, mainly the online record survey method.

Keywords: Online Learning, Bandwidth, Learning Devices, A’Sharqiyah University, Oman.

Title: A study on availability of technological resources for Online Learning during the pandemic period, A’Sharqiyah University, Oman

Author: Ms. Jeyarani Milton, Dr. Godwin John

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

ISSN 2394-9686

Vol. 9, Issue 4, July 2022 - August 2022

Page No: 10-17

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Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 07-July-2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6806382

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International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning, ISSN 2394-9686, Novelty Journals, Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

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