Disruption of Traditional Learning, Development of Online Education, and Student Performance During Covid-19 Pandemic

The objective of this study is to compare the positive and negative impact of online learning started during COVID-19 Pandemic when all activities were suspended and the complete lockdown was placed all over the world. All types of educational institutions were closed and learning was shifted from physical to online. In order to understand benefits of online learning we collected primary data from 353 students of the Universities located in Multan city of Pakistan through a structured questionnaire, using semi-structured interview method. The students' performance during COVID-19 was taken as dependent variable while Ease of E-Learning, Behavioral intention, Techer's Intention and Exam Mechanism were selected as independent variables. The findings reveal that majority of participants supported online learning methods to improve knowledge acquisition for all students, including high achievers, average learners, and those with low learning achievement. The study underscores the need to address technological barriers and provide resources and support for educators during the transition to remote synchronous education.