Student Perspectives on Traditional Versus Digital Learning: A Survey of Selected Universities

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift from traditional offline teaching to online learning. This change, driven by the urgent need for safety, led to a reversion. However, with the advent of vaccinations and medical advancements again the countries switched back to offline mode. However, the online learning experience during the pandemic prompted a reassessment of its effectiveness. To explore this, the author conducted an online survey using Google Forms, gathering responses from 345 participants. The respondents, comprising a diverse group from various universities of Delhi, included both genders, working and non-working individuals, as well as students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies from different income brackets. The findings indicated a general preference for offline learning, though online education was acknowledged for its distinct benefits. The authors advocate for a blended teaching approach, combining both online and offline methods equally, which could optimize the use of existing infrastructure.