DOI: https://doi.org/10.59321/BAUETJ.V4I2.33
AUTHOR(S)
Shohana Ansary1, Tuhin Roy1, Ety Rani1*
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of online learning on tertiary-level students during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Khulna University students who studied any discipline and belonged in the 3rd year and 4th year were considered participants in this study. In-depth interviews and focus group discussion methods were applied to this study. By using convenience sampling, the researchers collected the data from 21 respondents. The findings of this study identified some positive and negative effects of online learning. Students got some benefits from online learning, such as students could spend their valuable time with their families, and online learning was very helpful for completing their courses and semesters on time. They have also faced some problems, such as economic hardship, internet disruption, discomfort, poor academic results, physical and mental health problems, and so on. If any pandemic or disaster happens in the future, online learning will be a prominent source for continuing education. For this reason, the study suggests that funding for online education, proper internet connectivity, and access to devices should be taken into account to manage online education for tertiary-level students.