Initiatives and Challenges for Promoting Online Learning among Higher Education Students

Abstract

Background: Information and Communication Technology is the essential component of any Education System. It became popular with the passage of time and even after the outbreak of COVID-19. In order to make it more accessible to rural and urban students, the ministry of information and communication technology along with ministry of education have taken various initiatives to promote online learning. This trend becomes neo-normal nowadays. When initiatives were taken up for their real execution, there were challenges as well. The present investigation is an attempt on the part of researcher to know the awareness of initiatives and challenges among higher education students of Kashmir District and students enrolled in Maulana Azad National Urdu University Satellite Campus Srinagar and how to solve them scientifically. Aims & Objectives: The present investigation would be aimed at to know the awareness of initiatives and challenges for promoting online learning among higher education students. Method & Procedure: In the present investigation the investigators have used three research tools were administered online through Google Form on higher education students studying at different higher educational institutions of Srinagar district. Convenient sampling technique was applied and 150 higher education students were selected. Percentage analysis and t-test were used in order to analyse and interpret the data. Findings of the Study: In the present investigation, the investigator have found that out of 100% only 30.0% of students are aware of the National Digital Educational Architecture, while 70% of students are not aware about National digital educational architecture followed by other initiatives of government of India. A significant portion of students (50%) scored 216 and above, indicating they face substantial challenges in online learning. 28% of the students scored 68 and above, indicating a high level of positive attitude towards online learning. These students likely appreciate the flexibility and accessibility that online learning provides followed by 44% moderate attitude and low attitude.