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Learning through smartphone during pandemic in Assam, India : Evidence from panel data

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pp. 179–194Vol. 44Issue 1December 2022DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1306XML
Published Online:
31 Dec 2022
Article type:
Research Article
Language:
EN
Article no.:
JIOS-1306
Pages:
179–194

Abstract

This paper explores the usefulness of smartphones in studies among the students of higher educational institutions. The study is based on a comparative assessment of students’ perception before and during COVID-19 situation. We use a panel dataset based on two rounds of survey conducted in Assam, India. Even though students used their smartphones extensively for studies during the lockdown period, we discovered that perception of smartphone’s has not changed much. Furthermore, offline learning is still the preferred choice. Therefore, we advise student’s counseling and guidance to ensure the proliferation and best possible use of smartphone for academic purposes.

Keywords

COVID-19Online learningOffline learningInternetEducation

Subject Classifications

97U5062P20

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