Even though it is undeniable that the rapid shift towards the use of technology in and out of classrooms entails many difficulties, embracing e-learning is of utmost importanceBased on recent studies conducted by leading educationalists around the world, it has been observed that as a response to Covid-19, learning institutes have been practicing Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) instead of e-Learning. On the other hand, E-learning requires careful deliberation and the formulation of institutional policies and frameworks for course design. But due to lack of resources, not many institutions are able to resort to a fully-fledged e-learning system. Even though it is undeniable that the rapid shift towards the use of technology in and out of classrooms entails many difficulties and obstacles for instructors, embracing e-learning instead of ERT is of utmost importance, especially for the future. Thus, it is imperative that the government and the private sector collaborate over the implementation of e-learning by hiring designers who are capable of integrating pedagogy with technology.

Source: The Express Tribune October 09, 2020 05:26 UTC