ABSTRACT
Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has made the situation challenging for higher education institutions. Students have been given the option to study either in offline or online mode. This has forced higher education institutions to conduct classes in a hybrid mode. Teaching in a hybrid mode has its unique challenges. Apart from the issues in delivering lectures, it has made Knowledge Management difficult. This study examines the problems faced by the educators from higher education institutions in delivering lectures in the hybrid mode and the problems faced by the institutions in Knowledge Management. The role of Information Technology in facilitating Knowledge Management is studied. This study uses a qualitative approach. The findings show that educators are facing challenging to deliver lecturers in a hybrid mode dually at the same time assimilation and dissemination of knowledge has become a challenge. It is also observed that Information Technology tool like Internet of Things (IoT) can play a significant role in capturing data and Knowledge Management. © 2022 Bharati Vidyapeeth, New Delhi.
ABSTRACT
Shifting to an Online education was a buzzword few years back. There were discussions that the offline mode of teaching will give away to an online mode. Before it could happen, Covid19 hit the world and students all around the globe were forced to study online for which neither the education sector nor the parents or the students were prepared. India is no exception to this. With 22 official languages, shifting to an online system, which required devices, internet, software for providing education to all enrolled and aspiring students was an uphill task. This study is focused on the issues faced by students as well as teachers in pursuing and delivering online education. The study is focused on the students and teachers from the schools as well as of from the colleges offering professional courses like BBA/BCA and Management (MBA). Structured interview/questionnaire method was used for the purpose of study. Few of the suggestion which emerged out are detailed in the finding section.