Impact of Flipped & Virtual Learning Modes on Pharma Education

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) or Eye Tracking Knowledge (ETK) has a major impact on educational institutions. Education institutions are adopting the IoT ecosystem and implementing a variety of strategies, like augmented reality and cloud computing. While the corona virus has had a global influence on education and the education-based sector, it is commonly accepted that until the corona virus is eradicated, drastic adjustments in the education sector are needed. The economy has been the most affected by Lockdown, but we cannot ignore the influence on education, as the traditional education that Lockdown provided to students has now been completely shut down someplace. Online education has now become a vital aspect of the education system in the modern world because of modern scientific and technical advancements. Prior to the Covid-19, however, online education in the most region of India was implementing continuously but it became mandatory due to the havoc of pandemic. Meanwhile, there are difficulties and challenges have been facing higher education sectors, notably in Uttarakhand universities, in successfully sustaining online education. Considering this, present study aims to supply insight into the influence of Covid-19 on the teaching and learning processes of Pharmacy students. According to the findings of the study, the academic institution met multiple issues in terms of digital platform, problems with practical tests administered via online mode, evaluation, examination etc. Authors are concluding the relation between the IOTs aided online and flipped classroom when university resumed. Certainly, this analysis guides us for the future preparation related to such adverse condition in education system. Keywords: Internet of Things, Covid-19, virtual learning, evaluation, lockdown