Academic Crisis During COVID 19: Online Classes, a Panacea for Imminent Doctors

Abstract

Introduction: COVID 19 made a serious impact on many aspects of everyday life. The world saw a paradigm shift in the education system favouring online learning during the constrains of pandemic.

Methodology: To assess the attitude of the students towards online learning in subject of ENT, we conducted an observational study among 170 third year MBBS undergraduate students of our institute attending online classes through the student portal of our university website.

Results: Our survey revealed students favoured online learning to sustain their academic interest and development during this pandemic. Yet, they perceived many challenges during online learning like lack of face-to-face interactions, lack of socialization, distraction by social media, technology related issues etc. Students also opted for a combined approach of learning in the post pandemic period.

Conclusion: This article reflects the challenges faced during online learning and added the innovative methods that can be included to overcome the obstacles of online learning. During this period of COVID, one must embrace the alternative to classroom learning to keep up with one's academic development and can consider an integrated approach of learning after the pandemic.

Keywords: Academic crisis; Classroom learning; Covid-19; Online learning.

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Distribution of Gadgets used by the students

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Preferred approach of learning during pandemic

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Preferred approach of learning after pandemic