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Teachers’ and Parents’ Views on the Excessive Use of Technology During COVID by Primary Level Students
Rashida Ali Asghar
 St. Michaels Convent School - Pakistan
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Naina Hassan Ali
 Hamdard University, Pakistan
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Abstract

The widespread COVID 19 pandemic has affected learning and development of students at all ages and the sudden closure of schools has led to the new experience of online learning during this period. The study aimed to explore the perceptions and challenges faced by the teachers and parents of primary students regarding excessive use of technology during online learning. A qualitative approach using an exploratory method was applied to collect the data by deploying self-developed semi-structured interview protocols to collect the data. Three major themes emerged after the data analysis: (a) the debate on online classes versus physical classes; (b) the negative impact of technology on the development of children; and (c) appropriateness of online learning for young learners. The data illustrated that teachers and parents of primary students are not satisfied during online learning because of the adverse effect of technology on the learning and development of young learners. Hence, it is recommended that alternatives should be suggested by the school authorities and government, so that their learning and development are not hampered by the use of technology.

How to Cite:
Asghar, R. A., & Ali, N. H. (2021). Teachers’ and Parents’ Views on the Excessive Use of Technology During COVID by Primary Level Students. Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review1(1), 14–25. https://doi.org/10.48112/eassr.v1i1.48
 
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