E-Learning versus Traditional Learning: A Comparative Study among the Academic Community in Kerala after COVID-19

Abstract

This study compares the usage of traditional learning platforms and electronic learning (e-learning) platforms after the COVID-19 pandemic among the academic community in Kerala state. The study examined awareness of e-learning platforms among the students and the purpose, frequency, type and mode of preference of e-learning platforms etc. Also, the study compared the opinion of respondents regarding the traditional learning and e-learning platforms. Online questionnaires were used for data collection after the COVID-19 lockdown period. The findings revealed that the majority of the respondents are moderately aware of using e-learning platforms, and more than half of the respondents started using e-learning platforms within one year. The students are using e-learning platforms mainly for their course related studies and competitive exam preparation. Respondents of the study are always preferring asynchronous learning and majority are depending on independent social e-learning platforms such as YouTube classes, social media learning etc. Based on the study, it is evident that majority of the respondents are sometimes preferring e-learning platforms instead of traditional learning platforms.