SWOT  Analysis of Online Education System During COVID-19 at University of Agriculture Faisalabad: SWOT Analysis of Online Education System During COVID-19

Anam  Shahzadi; Hina  Shaukat; Asma  Ishtiaq; Rana Muhammad  Amir; Hafiz Ali  Raza; Ayesha  Kanwel

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.187

Authors

Anam Shahzadi Institute of Agri. Extension, Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Hina Shaukat Department of Education, Numl University, Pakistan
Asma Ishtiaq Institute of Agri. Extension, Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Rana Muhammad Amir Institute of Agri. Extension, Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Hafiz Ali Raza Institute of Agri. Extension, Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Ayesha Kanwel Institute of Agri. Extension, Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.187

Keywords:

Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, Online education, COVID-19

Abstract

All educational institution in Pakistan has shifted from physical classes to online classes. The unexpected outbreak of an epidemic known as Covid-19 due to Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) during the covid-19 pandemic has shocked the complete world. The purpose of this research is SWOT analysis of online system during Covid-19. The population of this study was all the students of M.Phil. Education 2^ndSemester student atthe University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The sample size of 84 respondents was obtained by using the survey software technique, available online at http://www.surveysystem.comwith a confidence level of 93% and a confidence interval of 7%. Well- structured questionnaire was designed for data collection from the respondents. Then the data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).Online learning has the strengths of accessing at anytime, anywhere, saves time, promotes retention of learning, and reduces the cost of commuting/transportation. Among weaknesses, its high dependency on the network connection, teacher’s inability to check on every student and limited assessment. The opportunity of online education is to connect with teachers and students from far-away places

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