GUWAHATI: Approximately 27% of the students do not have access to smartphones and laptops, as per a survey conducted by the National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT).
The survey involving over 34,000 participants found that more than one in every three students find online classes difficult or burdensome, with most students facing problems in understanding mathematical concepts.
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After maths, science was the most difficult to grasp online, while around 17% of the students had difficulty in learning languages.
The survey, part of the Education ministry’s Student Learning Enhancement Guidelines, recommended that students not having gadgets can be paired with others in their neighbourhood.
Printed study materials may be provided at their homes through postal services or by the teachers.
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The government should provide electronic or technological gadgets to the students who do not possess the amenities for online classes.
It has also recommended community mobile banks where people can donate old but functional mobile phones.
Help may be taken from governments, charity organisations, companies under CSR, and alumni for obtaining smartphones.
Mobile classes may be conducted for such students.
