ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN DISTANCE EDUCATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: PERCEPTION OF THE TEACHERS

Abstract

The present research paper is based on the "perception regarding ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN DISTANCE EDUCATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC among teachers of GURUGRAM". Many scholars and researchers were found interested in the topic but no reviews of related literature has been found with regard to the sample (teachers) of GURUGRAM. Based on the objectives it was intended to assess the perception of the teachers. Perception was assessed by finding out the attitude and awareness of the teachers towards TECHNOLOGY in distance education. i.e Positive attitudes are more likely to result in positive awareness, therefore awareness should be increased to encourage a shift in viewpoint. An improvement in awareness will bring about a positive attitude change, which will result in an improvement in perception.To fulfil the objectives, 300 actual samples were randomly selected from three GURUGRAM schools that were purposely chosen. Following data analysis and interpretation, it was observed that teachers’ attitudes and awareness of TECHNOLOGY in distance education have a substantial link. As a result, teachers’ attitudes and understanding are crucial in upliftment of the technological usage in education.