"Over half the teachers surveyed believe low-tech and accessible technology (such as radio, physical learning materials is more effective than digital mediums. In MHRD’s report18 on remote learning initiatives during the pandemic, home delivery of textbooks to children’s homes is mentioned as a best practice. An overwhelming 71% of the teachers surveyed are of the view that textbooks should reach children before schools reopen. However, the study shows that over 80% of children have not received textbooks for the next academic year. The situation is slightly better in Odisha where 31% students have received textbooks, mainly because it was the only state19 (of those surveyed) to have issued guidelines (Prior to July 2020) for distribution of textbooks."

 

(Status Report Government and private schools during COVID-19) - A survey conducted by OXFAM India