A Study of the Influence of Connected Societies on Teaching-Learning Practices in Higher Education during Covid-19 Times

ABSTRACT

Technology and digital transformations are changing the way society is being connected and higher education at universities are being impacted in COVID-19 times. The digital advancements have assisted us to navigate through and be proactive with the least amount of disruption even in the wake of covid-19 period to keep continuing the business teaching and learning at universities. This is relevant in the higher education sector where online teaching and learning processes are digitally continuing with a higher success compared to other industries experiencing a complete shutdown. Important issues need careful understanding such as digital network issues, digital reach, digital infrastructure, digital safety, and privacy issues etc are stumbling blocks. The stakeholders such as the universities can successfully connect with students online with financial support from government and with secure systems still new challenges are being encountered. Digital transformation has made it essential for educational institutions to strategize resources according to emergency pandemic situation and in short and long term seek a sustainable model of digital education online which is expected to be a virtual reality very soon. The study uses qualitative research combined with a questionnaire to find out the effect of technology on education.