Exploring changes in the study pattern of higher education students during COVID-19

Abstract

The present study was conducted on exploring the changes in the study pattern of higher education students during COVID-19. The objectives of the study were to find out the different applications used for accessing material, assessment and interaction. 119 students were selected using a stratified random sampling technique to collect data. The survey method was used and data were collected using self-developed questionnaire, i.e., perception of higher education students towards the study pattern during COVID-19. The interpretation of data was done with the help of percentage analysis of statistical techniques. The main findings of the study revealed that students have used apps such as Google classroom, YouTube and Google scholar for accessing material. Google form, Google meet, and Google classroom was most commonly used mode by teachers for conducting exams and Google classroom, WhatsApp, Google meet, phone call, live tutorial and messengers was most common mode used for interaction by students and for further research different apps can be used to bring changes in the study pattern among PG students.