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Study highlights online education woes
Why is it in news?
- A field study by the Azim Premji University on the efficacy and accessibility of e-learning, has been revealed recently.
- The study, titled “Myths of Online Education”, was undertaken in five States across 26 districts and covered 1,522 schools.
Findings of the study:
- More than 60% of the respondents who are enrolled in government schools could not access online education.
- More than 80,000 students study in these government schools.
- Non-availability or inadequate number of smartphones for dedicated use or sharing.
- There is also difficulty in using apps for online learning.
- Children with disabilities in fact found it more difficult to participate in online sessions.
- Teachers expressed frustration with online classes.
- More than 80% surveyed said they were unable to maintain emotional connect with students during online classes.