Impact of virtual learning on Student’s Academic Achievements during COVID19 outbreak: A Case Study

Authors

  • Murtaza Ali Laghari Ph.D. Scholar, Faculty of Education, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. Author
  • Naila Khowaja M.Phil. Scholar, Faculty of Education, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. Author
  • Zohra Khatoon Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. Author

Keywords:

Virtual learning, COVID-19 outbreak, Academic Achievements

Abstract

A virtual learning platform is an online-based podium that provides digital solutions to learners and academicians to improve their learning experience. Virtual learning is a system that provides educators a digital-based options for producing interactive lessons. Since the early days of the COVID19 pandemic, Universities throughout the world took rapid initiatives to ensure students` learning continuity and secure the well-being of their learners. (Alsoud & Harasis, 2021)

Virtual learning is a form of learning that uses technology. A learning system based on dignified teaching, with the help of digital resources is known as virtual learning. This study aims To find out the impact of virtual learning on student`s academic achievements during COVID-19 outbreak. The recent research study was carried to explain the existing conditions of the learners` views and concepts. M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars that were confined to “The Faculty of Education, University of Sindh”. Descriptive Survey design was used to collect data from the respondents, from which 200 respondent`s feedback was recorded and elaborated with the proper and timely usage of tool (Questionnaire). The data was collected by the researcher himself by visiting institution. A five point Likert scale was used to collect the data and hypotheses was tested using regressions Analysis in SPSS 23.

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10317300

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2021-12-31

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Impact of virtual learning on Student’s Academic Achievements during COVID19 outbreak: A Case Study. (2021). International Research Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2(3), 93-102. http://irjmss.com/index.php/irjmss/article/view/121

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