Author: Prakash Kumar Sahoo
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03110003
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated an unprecedented disruption in global education systems, necessitating a rapid shift from traditional classroom-based learning to online and remote education. This research article examines the transition to online education during the pandemic, exploring its implications on learners, educators, and educational institutions. The study highlights the opportunities, challenges, and limitations of this shift, with a focus on accessibility, engagement, and pedagogical effectiveness. Drawing on empirical studies, surveys, and institutional reports, the article analyzes how the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital learning technologies and reshaped educational paradigms. Key findings suggest that while online education has fostered flexibility and continuity, it has also exacerbated existing inequalities, posed technological challenges, and required significant adaptation by educators and learners alike. The article concludes by discussing strategies for optimizing online education post-pandemic and integrating digital learning into resilient, inclusive, and future-ready educational frameworks.
Keywords: COVID-19, Online Education, Digital Learning, Remote Learning, Educational Technology, Learning Outcomes, Accessibility.
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