New Delhi, May 31 -- According to UNICEF's observations, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to global closures in 53 countries and local closures in 27. This translated into an impact on 61.6% of the world's student population with 32+ crore learners impacted within India alone! According to UNESCO reports, the pandemic has hurt two categories in the education sector; 14 crore primary students and 13 crore secondary students.

The sudden closure of schools immediately prompted authorities to recommend distance teaching. Thus, aiming to reduce inactivity amid the pandemic. Although the use of technology in education is no surprise, the traditional brick-and-mortar schools were unprepared for a sudden change like this. Teaching as well as assess...