Title: COVID-19 pandemic and preparedness of teachers for online synchronous classes

Authors: Deep Jyoti Gurung; Manmayuri Goswami

Addresses: Department of Commerce, CHRIST University, Central Campus, Bengaluru, India ' Government College of Teacher Education (CTE), Tezpur Mazgaon, Near Nikamul Xatra, Tezpur, Assam, India

Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic has forced educational institutes to shut down, and teachers are compelled to adopt technology ardently so that the teaching-learning process does not suffer. Gradually, it is being realised that synchronous online classes are required to enhance the teaching-learning experience. The major challenge in India is the lack of preparedness of the teachers, as most teachers have little experience with technology. Nevertheless, they have to adapt themselves quickly. However, to effectively use technology for synchronous online teaching, teachers have to be technology ready and proficient with utilising the platform used for online classes. This study attempts to understand the impact of teachers' preparedness on the use of online platforms for synchronous teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper integrates the technology readiness index (TRI) and technology acceptance model (TAM), also known as the TR and acceptance model (TRAM), to investigate the phenomenon mentioned above.

Keywords: technology acceptance model; TAM; technology readiness; TR; technology readiness and acceptance model; TRAM; teacher preparedness; COVID-19; pandemic.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIL.2022.125775

International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2022 Vol.32 No.3, pp.341 - 358

Received: 27 May 2021
Accepted: 08 Sep 2021
Published online: 28 Sep 2022 *

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