ADAPTING TO REMOTE EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Abstract

During the outbreak has driven numerous higher education institutions to swiftly transition to pandemic-driven online learning/remote education, characterized by its rapid pace and largely unstructured nature. Within this unparalleled context, it becomes crucial to comprehend the role of technology in promoting the educational process and to grasp the perspectives of both educators and students as they navigate the transformative effects of the pandemic. Thisstudy seeksto explore how technology influenced learning during the initial phases of the outbreak and how both students and educators perceived this impromptu shift. Findings shed light on the widespread adoption of remote education technologies in response to the pandemic, impacting various aspects of the educational process, the utilization of IT platforms, and individual adjustment. The emergency transition to remote education yielded diverse outcomes for the educational process, while experiences with IT platforms generally proved positive and personal adaptation tended to be challenging. The contribution of adapting to remote education lies in its exploration and analysis of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that arise from the shift to remote learning modalities. By thoroughly examining the transition to remote education, the study highlights the diverse array of challenges faced by educational institutions, educators, students, and other stakeholders. In addition to identifying challenges, the study explores the opportunities inherent in remote education. These opportunities may include increased flexibility and accessibility, innovative teaching methods and technologies, and the potential for expanding educational reach to underserved populations.