Table 2

Challenges and opportunities shared by stakeholders

Superordinate themesEmergent themesSPTMn%
Challenges
Mental DistressIsolation leading to insecurities23511145.8
 Lack of confidence and motivation52431458.3
 Fear and anxiety14531354.2
 Poor concentration5011729.2
Physical ImmobilityBody strains (eyesight issue, weight gain, stiffness, cervical spondylitis, blood pressure issues)55531875
 Exhaustive daily routine with limited locomotion25411250
Financial CrunchesExpenditure on technical devices14421145.8
 Reduced salaries and job insecurity02531041.7
 Digitalize renovation of infrastructure for schools12451250
 Setback and shut down of firms and institutions1341937.5
 Increasing liabilities disturbing budgets05531354.2
 Decrease in gross enrollment ratio0234937.5
Technological ConcernsOver-dependency on social media34431458.3
 Poor internet connectivity33311041.7
 Unstandardized evaluation and assessment14531354.2
 Unstructured digital pedagogy25431458.3
 Unstandardized e-content23331145.8
Challenges unveiling Opportunities
Mental DistressSpend quality time with family44341562.5
 Crisis management1332937.5
 Survival skill enhancement14341250
Physical ImmobilityDevelop healthy eating habits34441562.5
 Learn to follow a disciplined routine23441354.2
 Daily exercise and yoga43541666.7
Financial CrunchesUnderstand the value of money2221729.2
 Budgeting with limited funds04451354.2
 Explore alternative income sources0331729.2
Technological ConcernsErode digital divide at all levels of society23441354.2
 Ample scope for tapping OER (open education resources) globally0141625
 Collaborative resource planning0243937.5
 Hybrid classes to be planned for coming sessions2133937.5
 Preparedness for the uncertainty (lockdown)0132625

Note(s): S= Students, T = Teachers, P=Parents, M = Management; n = 24

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