The Resilience and Organizational Adaptation in Online Education

Sadika Sharmina; Mohammad Rafiqul Islam; Kabir Md.Shajahan

doi:10.65537/jebr.202582.155

Authors

Sadika Sharmina Department of Rural Sociology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, (BANGLADESH)
Mohammad Rafiqul Islam Department of Anatomy and Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, (BANGLADESH)
Kabir Md.Shajahan Department of Rural Sociology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, (BANGLADESH)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65537/jebr.202582.155

Keywords:

online, learning, pandemic, resilience

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the online learning system at Bangladesh Agricultural University and its role in fostering resilience among students, faculty, and the institution during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from first-hand academic experience, this study examined the benefits and challenges of virtual education as perceived by learners and academicians in a period of crisis. Designed as a cross-sectional study, it employed a quantitative survey method with simple random sampling, focusing on students’ learning systems and teaching methods.The findings reveal that most students demonstrated a positive attitude toward online classes due to their flexibility for both learners and instructors, which contributed to maintaining educational continuity and organizational resilience. However, from the perspective of both teachers and students, online classes presented significant challenges compared to traditional classrooms. These included technological constraints, limited internet access or insufficient data packages, delayed interactions, and teachers’ difficulties in managing digital tools and communication technologies effectively.Despite these barriers, students benefited from structured content and the ability to revisit recorded lectures multiple times, enhancing learning flexibility and personal adaptability—key aspects of resilience in education. The increasing reliance on online platforms also signals a shift in organizational needs, requiring universities to invest in robust digital infrastructure, teacher training, and innovative strategies for sustainable virtual learning environments. This study contributes original insights into how online education, as implemented in Bangladesh Agricultural University, can serve not only as a learning tool but also as a mechanism for resilience in higher education

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