DIGITALIZING EDUCATION IN THE AGE OF PANDEMICS:

A STUDY OF THE TRANSFORMATIONAL EFFECTS of COVID-19

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https://doi.org/10.18316/rcd.v15i38.11033

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Digitalization of education, Online educationRemote learningQuestionnaires, Analysis of attitude towards online learning

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The paper investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the acceleration of digitalization processes in the field of education. Specifically, the study examines the development and improvement of online learning formats during this period, highlighting both the advantages and disadvantages, as well as identifying the bottlenecks and challenges that emerged. The paper presents the results of a survey conducted among Bachelor's and Master's degree students at the Faculty of Distance Learning at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, categorized according to their areas of study, to determine the efficacy of remote learning processes and methods. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted to provide a more detailed analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of online learning, as well as potential solutions to improve remote learning processes. Overall, this paper offers valuable insights into the role of the pandemic as a catalyst for digital transformation in education, and provides recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of online learning.

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2023-07-17

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