www.arjonline.org 1 American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences An Academic Publishing House ABSTRACT Kishor John and Dr. Bharat Bhati 1 2 1.Dean, School of Information Science, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences,Ambedkar Nagar, Mhow (MP), INDIA 2.Faculty, School of Management Sciences, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences,Ambedkar Nagar, Mhow (MP), INDIA This descriptive research is based on an interpretive philosophy carried out to understand the effectiveness of online teaching and social extension activities during the time of the pandemic. With India under a lockdown, the collection of data was done using "Google Forms." Data was first collected from faculties and students of BRAUSS, and later expanded all over India. The main purpose is to comprehend the impact of online teaching along with understanding the effectiveness of online applications such as WhatsApp, Email, Facebook, and YouTube. The major finding with regards to the study, highlight that epidemic cannot hamper teaching/learning and social extensions services. The BRAUSS initiated and completed the campaign of online teaching/learning and social extension activities, successfully using WhatsApp and Facebook. The major limitation of the study is the sample size. However, the research was effective as it used online messaging via applications. The pattern made the survey, examination, and interpretation, seamless, making it reliable and inexpensive. The success of the study expresses that the use of online applications for social extension activities can be easily implemented for a survey. The findings of the study articulate the potential of the positive impacts of the research concluding that other studies can also be conducted following similar method for other social issues during an epidemic. The messages to fight against COVID-19 surpass 1.7 million, concluding an unimaginable reach of online applications. This makes the study unique in its approach to check the influence of online applications for social extension services, and online teaching/learning activities. Keywords : Online Teaching, Online Learning, Social Extension Service, COVID-19, Lockdown, BRAUSS. The first case of COVID-19 was reported on 30th January 2020 at Kerala and on the same day the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern. On 11th February 2020 WHO categorized the outbreak of this new Coronavirus: COVID-19, as a pandemic. To restrain the effect of COVID-19, the Indian Prime Minister called upon citizens to observe a 14-hour voluntary lockdown. Then, on 24th March a national lockdown for 21 days was ordered, and the Prime Minister further extended the lockdown to 03 May 2020. Cases of COVID-19 are increasing and creating serious alarm across the nation because of the 21 day nationwide lockdown, limiting movement of the entire 1.3 billion population of India. The affected regions started locking themselves down to counter as the threat of Coronavirus. Academic institution students were sent back home without any clear plan as to how they would continue their learning. The assumption was that the pandemic would pass quickly and students would be able to study at home during until things were normal again. However, the virus has progressed from one region to another and it has become increasingly apparent that the lockdown will have to continue for some time. The nationwide lockdown affects all institutions and organizations except emergency services. The education sector has been suffering with classes suspended and examinations postponed. Online education has been seen as the best way to allow students to continue their studies. This realization has caused schools, universities and coaching centres to provide online classes to their students so that they will be able to resume study effectively once the crisis is over. For many students this is a new experience but they are quickly adapting with the help of already available e-learning platforms and tools. E-learning means using internet platforms for interaction between students and teachers. Student learning is facilitated through a variety of modes such as one on one video calling, text chat, video lectures, live class presentations, and other online means. E-learning is probably the only option that can fulfill the educational role during this crucial time when all things are closed because of the COVID 19 Pandemic. E-leaning has thus become the first and the last choice for the educational fraternity to ensure that learners do not suffer during these times of crisis. Educators are giving free access to their tools and technology and learners are responding to these opportunities in great numbers. 1. INTRODUCTION Online Teaching and Social Extension Activities during the Lock down Period Volume 7, Issue 1, 1-15 Pages Research Article | Open Access ISSN (Online)- 2378-7031