• DR.M.PADMAPRIYA
• Dr.N.Kavitha

COVID-19 has disrupted most of the industries in the world. Education is the only industry that is completely transferred to online mode in most countries around the world. The goal of this study was to carry out a SWOT analysis to know the effectiveness of E – education (Online education) during COVID 19 lockdown in Tirupur. The contribution of this study is to evaluate the learners’ new experiences in online education and to assess the strength, weakness, opportunity and threats associated with E – education. This is achieved by analyzing 193 learners’ responses to the online questionnaire. A large number of students complied that E - education has the strength of accessible anywhere, anytime and any pace. Amongst weaknesses, high distractions, internet connectivity, can’t substitute classroom teaching and no lab sessions were reported. Students agreed the E – education provides them the opportunity to opt distant learning, its best available option during lock down like situations. However, students perceived threats like its effect on eyes and overall health issues. The study suggests that in future, blended learning can be picked by integrate online education along with classroom teaching to conquer weaknesses and threats of online teaching while making greatest use of its strengths and opportunities.

COVID 19, E – education, Effectiveness, Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threats.

"A SWOT ANALYSIS: EFFECTIVENESS OF E - EDUCATION DURING COVID – 19 LOCK DOWN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.f678-f686, June-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106794.pdf

"A SWOT ANALYSIS: EFFECTIVENESS OF E - EDUCATION DURING COVID – 19 LOCK DOWN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no. ppf678-f686, June-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106794.pdf