TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS IN ONLINE CLASSES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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Ghulam Qambar, Dr. Khalid Saleem, Shahid Mehmood

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all modes of our lives such as social, economic, religious, and educational. It has forced the transition of the education system to online mode and with that many challenges related to the use of technology that was hidden emerged. This study was conducted to investigate such technological challenges faced by students in online classes during the pandemic. It also aimed at exploring different online teaching apps and their effectiveness.Qualitative research approach was adopted, six students from six different departments of the University of Okara, Pakistan were selected as a sample, and semi-structured interviews were conducted. After the data analysis procedures, different themes emerged as technological challenges for students. These are a lack of awareness of technology for both teachers and students, lack of technological resources, expensive internet bundles, and load shedding. Different online teaching apps that were mostly used for teaching purposes are Zoom, Google Meet, and WhatsApp. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the widespread use of online teaching methods, this study will be helpful to combat future challenges related to the use of technology in online education.

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How to Cite
Ghulam Qambar, Dr. Khalid Saleem, Shahid Mehmood. (2021). TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS IN ONLINE CLASSES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Harf-O-Sukhan, 5(3), 294-305. Retrieved from https://harf-o-sukhan.com/index.php/Harf-o-sukhan/article/view/367