This story is from April 17, 2020

Magadh University struggles to implement e-learning programme

Magadh University (MU) seems to be struggling in implementing the e-learning programme launched amid the nationwide lockdown.
Magadh University struggles to implement e-learning programme
GAYA: Magadh University (MU) seems to be struggling in implementing the e-learning programme launched amid the nationwide lockdown.
University sources said that a large number of students from rural areas do not have smart phones to use the online video conferencing app. Apart from this, poor internet connectivity and unfamiliarity of few teachers with modern electronic gadgets are also hampering the execution of e-learning exercise.
Earlier on April 14, MU registrar Prof Radhekant Prasad issued an office order addressed to all postgraduate heads and college principals, asking then to arrange for online classes.
Conceding that many students do not have access to smart phones and internet connectivity or poor speed issues, MU vice-chancellor Prof Rajendra Prasad said a multi-pronged strategy was being formulated to resolve the issue.
“A special cell has been created in the university to destress and counsel students to combat the lockdown monotony and its psychological fallout. All possible methods to provide learning material to the students are being considered,” the VC said.
The VC said students who do not have smart phones may be provided study material through other sources, without violating the lockdown and physical distancing norms. “At the time of admission, students have provided their cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses and they will be contacted by subject teachers, who will be available to address their academic problems. In some PG departments, e-learning has already started,” he said.

The VC added that all 51 foreign students enrolled in different PG programmes of the university have been quarantined in their hostels and their food and health requirements were being properly looked after. “The residential areas of the university campus are also being effectively disinfected,” Prof Prasad said.
MU public relation officer Prof Sidnath Prasad Deen said, “To ensure early publication of results, the university is considering introduction of OMR-based multiple choice questions as computer readable OMRs can be quickly evaluated.”
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