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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 2, Issue 6, 2022

Preparedness of the Support Staff for Online Teaching in the New Normal: A Case Study



Author(s): Diyabedanage Nilmini

Abstract:

In light of current developments on both the global and local levels, particularly due to the impact of Covid- 19 Global Pandemic situation which forced the entire world to, minimize social contacts wherever possible has become the norm of the day. This situation has caused numerous issues for many establishments, including the universities and educational Institutes across the world. Many activities that were previously carried out with close human contact, such as teaching, field work, laboratory practical and examinations, must now be carried out using the much-discussed 'on line' methods. Since any activity that can be done online should be done so, a comprehensive study should be conducted to assess the readiness of universities, particularly the University of Vocational Technology of Sri Lanka, to embark on such a project. Although the Academic Staff is equipped with these skills, they cannot be replicated. It is not possible to conduct the affairs of the University only the teachers or academia. The capacity of handling online business of the supportive staff too required to University activities. The purpose of this study was to reveal the capacity of the supportive staff ensure smooth functioning of the University. It was observed that some of them were able to shift their paradigm from hardcopies to digital while some were found difficulties due to various factors.


Keywords: Academic Staff, Education, Online Methods, Supportive Staff, Usage of ICT, Vocational

Pages: 1162-1164

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