The concept of traditional education has changed rapidly with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Classroom learning isn’t the only learning option anymore. We are now entering a new phase of education.
- The Revolutionary Online Education.
How was your recent online course?
"I felt bored."
"I was playing a video game."
"I was watching TV."
"I was chatting with friends on social groups."
"I haven't seen the last few lectures."
Based on these answers, one has to wonder – Are students learning in online classes?
Of course Yes!
Here are a few points about how online learning can be effective during Pandemic.
1. Online classes aren't a brand new concept
Online classes aren't a new concept. The era of television classes in DD National has transformed to online classes in Youtube channels, Zoom Classes, etc… Likewise, All India Radio (AIR) has revolutionized as Podcasts, Audiobooks, and so on. Students can use these learning resources which provide boundless opportunities to explore new things. These effective learning methods improve their knowledge in a difficult subject and also creative learning.
2. The comfort of learning from your own home
Students have the advantage of attending online classes from any location of their comfort. Schools can reach out to students beyond geographical boundaries. Online classes have the additive advantage of being recorded and shared for future references. This allows students to access the resources at any time of their comfort.
3. Shaping the Future of Earth
According to the foremost recent survey from Babson Survey Research Group, over 30 percent of higher education students in the United States are taking at least one online course. Another research from The Open University in Britain has found that online courses have shaped the environment by lowering 85% CO2 emissions per student compared to traditional school learning during this pandemic. Hence, developing online learning among students can shape the environment and help during these pandemics.
4. Fun and easy
Students are more inquisitive about activity & fun-based learning. They'll learn more effectively with interesting features, videos, images, documentaries, etc. The digital world has given exposure to students for the overall development. A student has easy accessibility to study resources, projects, experiments and so on...
5. Retention, Communication skills, Hobby
The Research Institute of America has found that student’s retention rate has increased from 25% to 60% because of engaging students with the help of multimedia learning. Through online learning, you'll meet people across the globe virtually with the help of live webinars, and live-streamed videos. Many students can explore ideas around their interests and hobbies.
On the edge of the commencement of online classes, embracing the advice outlined above can help you for effective online learning. The COVID-19 pandemic will likely continue presenting challenges beyond those that come up in the course of routine virtual education.
Above all, following the Happiness Curriculum and maintaining good communication with teachers and classmates ensures effective learning during this pandemic.
Additional Keys during online classes
- Follow Happiness Curriculum and keep your routine clean
- Take small breaks after each class
- Interact and participate more among teachers and classmates