E-Learning in Time of Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges & Experiences

Covid-19 pandemic has triggered a massive adoption of E-learning. During the pandemic, remote activities are a must as an effort to control the spread of the virus, and E-learning becomes the best response in the time of crisis. This paper examines the core challenges and experiences associated with E-learning in the time of Covid-19 pandemic based on a qualitative approach using the Root Cause Analysis Tool. The phenomenon reflects the critical role of technologies where the teaching and learning processes are relying on the digital platform. Smart Mobile Devices with Internet connection remarkably supporting the education system during the outbreak in many countries at the same time, poses several challenges and obstacles like the digital divide, ICT infrastructure readiness, and psychological challenges of educators, students, as well as parents. While challenges largely immersed in the preparation process and activation, a strong strategic implementation of e-learning at all levels is as important, or even more important than its application and integration.