I, Divyanshu Kulkarni from IFIM Business School, Bangalore, would like to share insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed traditional teaching methods across the world.
Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Education
Most countries have been under partial or complete lockdown. According to the United Nations, the closure of educational institutions in over 30 countries has disrupted the learning of more than 400 million students globally. To continue education while containing the virus, online education has become a vital solution.
Global Efforts to Support Online Learning
The World Bank has been working with education ministries worldwide to support their transition from traditional classroom teaching to digital learning. Private organizations have also stepped in. Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera, announced a global initiative to help universities and colleges deliver online courses during the coronavirus outbreak.
Benefits of E-Learning
With online education becoming the most relevant mode of teaching, schools, colleges, and private classes are now adopting it widely. E-learning allows students, even from remote areas, to continue their studies from home. Educational institutions are leveraging this opportunity to reach both current and potential learners.
Another key benefit of online education is that it encourages student participation and interaction, especially among those who might have been less active in traditional classrooms.
How IFIM Business School Implemented E-Learning
Globally and in India, various online learning platforms are being used extensively. For example, IFIM Business School utilizes several features of Moodle, one of the world’s most popular Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Many institutions in India were not familiar with online learning before the pandemic. Consequently, students and faculty faced challenges such as unfamiliarity with digital tools and limited internet bandwidth. Despite these hurdles, IFIM successfully shifted to the online mode of teaching and proctored exams, ensuring minimal disruption to its academic calendar.
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed changed the face of education, but institutions like IFIM Business School have proven that with innovation and resilience, learning never stops.
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