The pandemic has impacted every sector of the world including education. It imposes the world wide lock down that has a serious effect on students’ life.

The purpose of this research is to find out the various challenges faced by the stakeholders in the educational system due to coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. This study uses a qualitative approach.

E-learning

The e-learning movement in India is a positive development for the country’s students and educational institutes. However, there are many challenges to overcome. These include the lack of dependable infrastructure and the need for higher quality content. In addition, the online learning model has limited social interaction between learners. These barriers have led to a decrease in student engagement and satisfaction. In this context, it is important to understand the factors that influence the acceptance of e-learning.

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Digital platform

Digital platform is a network that brings together educational publishers and content providers on one side and learners on the other. It also facilitates transactions between them. For example, it helps in creating a portal where different academic courses can be viewed by students. It is a great way to help people improve their learning skills.

The Covid-19 pandemic sped up digital transformation in higher education, with universities around the world moving their classroom teaching online. In the short term, this has impacted both students and teachers. However, it is expected to bring long-term benefits. For example, it will improve the quality of university teaching and make students more employable. It will also allow institutions to engage with third-party suppliers and offer courses that would not be possible on their own.

Online learning also addresses systemic challenges in higher education. For instance, many Indian universities struggle with teacher shortages. Online learning allows one high-quality teacher to reach a large number of students. Moreover, employers now want graduates to have a wide range of skills. This means that colleges need to be more flexible and open to collaboration.

However, despite the benefits of digital platform, there are still many barriers to adoption. For one, India’s internet access is limited and disproportionately low in rural areas. It is important to overcome these barriers and ensure that all learners can benefit from digital platforms.

Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic and its lockdowns across the globe have affected the education sector in various ways. It has transformed the centuries-old chalk-talk teaching model into one that is driven by technology. In India, the school closures have resulted in a huge loss of academic year and employment opportunities. Moreover, it has disrupted midday meal provision and affected students from poor families.

Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, many educational institutions have been able to offer online learning to their students. However, the impact of the pandemic on the overall student performance is still unknown. It is expected that the students will perform better than before the pandemic, if they are given more time and resources to learn.

In order to overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to make sure that every student has access to educational opportunities. This includes assessing each child’s foundational literacy and numeracy skills to determine what support they need.

In addition, it is crucial to provide access to technology in schools, especially in rural areas. Many students do not have access to computers or the internet, and these gaps can have a negative impact on their learning. This gap needs to be addressed as soon as possible, so that all students have an equal opportunity to learn. This can be achieved by increasing the investment in schools and ensuring that all students have access to the right technologies.

Challenges

The shift from classroom learning to online education is not easy for the underprivileged sections. Many of them have little access to smartphones and poor internet connectivity. Some do not even have a stable electricity supply. This shift away from the traditional classroom has alienated these students and may have adverse effects on their mental health and social development. Moreover, online education does not necessarily provide an immersive and interactive learning experience. Students need to interact with each other and with teachers for better learning. Moreover, online classes can cause a lot of stress if students spend too much time in front of the screen. This can lead to eye strain, lack of physical activity and social distancing (Levy & Ramim, 2020).

The 2022 National Achievement Survey reports that students from lower-income backgrounds are falling behind their more privileged peers. These gaps are exacerbated by India’s stratified educational system, which does not reduce inherited disadvantages. The underlying issues are persistent access problems, learning gaps, and insufficient infrastructure. The education sector needs to commit to equity and invest in the necessary resources to achieve this goal.

It is advisable to reopen schools at 50 percent capacity. They can broadcast live classrooms through online apps for students who cannot attend physical classes. Moreover, the curriculum can include SEL through activities such as art, music, home gardening and other physical education.