Transforming Face-to-Face Tertiary Level Teaching and Learning into Online Modalities in the Context of Bangladesh

Abstract

In this globalized world, intellectual capital (IC) becomes highly valued by people and governments, and tertiary education has undergone significant changes in both advanced and emerging countries. The transition is related to diverse elements of online modalities and how those factors differ from the face-to-face (f2f) mode. This shift to online teaching and learning is still at the initial stage for teachers and learners. In Bangladesh, transforming f2f tertiary-level teaching and learning into an online modality has bright prospects. But there are substantial challenges in bridging the gap between f2f and online modalities and ensuring fair access. Many institutions have transformed by using existing resources, while many struggle due to limited access to technology, poor digital literacy, and the high cost of the internet. Thus, this study discloses the start of online education with the use of technology. It also unveils the impact of tradition-bound brick-and-mortar campuses that fail to use new strategies and leadership for tertiary face-to-face teaching and learning in Bangladesh. We anticipate an integrated approach that will promote both f-to-f and online tertiary education as well as create the right academic environment.