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Online mode of learning requires new type high-tech infrastructure, compatible digital gadgets, high speed and affordable internet connectivity and most importantly technical know-how to use the technology. It was very challenging to cope with the sudden change in teaching- learning pattern caused by COVID-19 lockdown. This study tries to investigate the awareness, experiences and identify the challenges faced by school teachers in Himachal Pradesh during the online teaching learning process. This is primary data based study information provided by school teachers through Google Forms. The study reveals that despite advantages of online teaching learning like flexibility, students’ friendly, creative etc. There is lack of face to face interaction, problem of internet connectivity, absenteeism and difficulty in students’ evaluation process. 

Keywords

Covid-19, Pandemic, Lockdown, Curricula, Online-Learning

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