AWARENESS AND SATISFACTION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS TOWARD E-LEARNING

Abstract

In view of complete lockdown in the entire country to combat spread of COVID-19 by maintaining social distancing, the govt. of Himachal Pradesh has also issued different advisories to stay home and stay safe. In this direction Director of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh issued guidelines regarding digital learning initiative for college students. It is advised to initiate technological efforts to continue teaching and learning from home. To facilitate virtual teaching and learning it is directed that college faculty may use social media platforms i.e. Whatsapp/You tube/e-mail etc. In this regard UGC has also requested the academic community to make productive use of the lock down period in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.UGC and MHRD has requested to create awareness among academic fraternity about e-learning and appeal for ideas/suggestions for Bharat Padhe Online campaign (F No 1-4/2020(CM). It is to ensure teaching and learning at home to minimize academic loss of students by leveraging the potential of ICT.  Considering these facts the study has been undertaken to examine the awareness and satisfaction of college students about e-learning being instigated in Himachal Pradesh colleges in general and Bilaspur college in special during covid-19 locks down.