Technological Anxiety in the Post-Pandemic Era: A Study among Higher Secondary Students of Kerala

Abstract

We live in a world where technology is making a mark in every niche and corner. The
educational sector is also evolving along with the changing technological advancements
for the sake of betterment. Online education has become an integral part of the
educational system. Online courses, online exams, digital textbooks and learning
resources have taken over the teaching-learning process. Though this new phase sounds
interesting, effective and efficient in strengthening the quality of education, there are
still some challenges that need to be addressed. The present paper throws light on
these aspects and the technological anxiety of students with respect to online learning,
Internet and social media usage, devices and gadgets, general problems and in total.
It also attempts to find out if demographic variables influence technological anxiety. A
descriptive survey was conducted on a sample of 300 higher-secondary students. It was
found that 15.3 per cent of students have a low level, 69.4 per cent have a moderate
level, and 15.3 per cent have a high level of technological anxiety.