Online learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A review of literature

Abstract

During the Covid-19 pandemic, schools all over the world changed from in-class learning to online learning. Accordingly, it is important to review and explore the studies conducted in online learning for better implementation and adaptation. The current review is a systematic assessment of the studies done from the point of view of teachers and students concerning the use of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three scientific database browsers were used to locate the related papers, and thirty studies were selected to be reviewed for this report. The studies were analyzed based on several variables under three thematic categories: teacher views, student views, and the outlooks of both teachers and students. The results revealed different opinions on using online learning during the pandemic. Several advantages and challenges were recorded from the views of teachers and students. Recommendations and future research are discussed.