PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: TO STUDY THE SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES OF PRIMARY LEVEL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Abstract

Digital initiatives are perpetuating their dominance in education field. In COVID-19 lockdown, this alternative field of education has been given even more prominence and students are taking their regular school classes online. This research aims to study the experiences of the students who are in their primary class and takingclasses online. It will conceptualize the benefits and problems faced by the students. Data were collected from 252 respondents including the students and their parents. Factor analysis reveals that there are certain factors that students are comfortable about but there are certain areas where implementation is not smooth and needs improvement. Because of COVID-19 the online classes were an unplanned experiment for many schools and the preparations were done in completely short time-frame. The teaching staff is also expected to modify their teaching methods. These findings would assist the stakeholders such as schools to develop their courses accordingly.