Technological Barriers Towards Online Teaching During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study of Women Universities of Lahore

Abstract

The research topic "Technological Barriers towards Online Teaching during COVID- 19 Pandemic: A Study of Women Universities of Lahore" focused on the problems faced by the teachers in delivering their lectures and students while taking online classes because there is a major difference between having and having not. Many students have no access to technology, either they can't afford it or they live in such areas. This research used and conducted in-depth interviews of the stakeholders of the E-learning environment. The sample was women's universities in Lahore. The research topic highlights the major issues of teachers and students in learning online. In-depth social understanding is vital to apprehending the crisis and charting a path forward. Universities need to cope with modern-day formalities and standards. There is a need to correctly identify which courses can be taught online and should take steps to enhance their technological and infrastructural capacity. Keywords: Online Education, COVID-19, Teachers, Students, Digital Literacy

Factors Influencing Philanthropic Behavior among Youths in Malaysia

“…Philanthropy is essentially an individual action in the interest of the public and is generally motivated to improve the community (Ridings, 1997). It is serving and giving to others above and beyond one's loved ones (Iqbal et al, 2023). The hallmark of real philanthropic work is to give without expecting anything in return (Ridings, 1997;Bennett, 2003).…”

“…Philanthropy wishes to promote the well-being of others by generously giving money for good reasons. Fidelity Charitable Organization rendered that one can practice philanthropy by providing financial aid to a cause that one has faith in or giving time to teaching unfortunate children and joining any volunteering activities that may improve the lives of others (Iqbal et al, 2023). Nevertheless, the recently released World Giving Index 2022 report pointed out that Malaysia has dropped to the 29 th place in the index.…”