Online learning has several disadvantages according to the student's experience. Some of the key issues are the inability to focus on screens for long periods, technology issues like inconsistent internet connections, a sense of isolation without in-person interaction, negative impacts on mental health from lack of socialization, insufficient teacher training for online instruction, and concerns about excessive screen time. The student believes that online learning is generally not as effective as in-person learning due to these challenges.
Online learning has several disadvantages according to the student's experience. Some of the key issues are the inability to focus on screens for long periods, technology issues like inconsistent internet connections, a sense of isolation without in-person interaction, negative impacts on mental health from lack of socialization, insufficient teacher training for online instruction, and concerns about excessive screen time. The student believes that online learning is generally not as effective as in-person learning due to these challenges.
Online learning has several disadvantages according to the student's experience. Some of the key issues are the inability to focus on screens for long periods, technology issues like inconsistent internet connections, a sense of isolation without in-person interaction, negative impacts on mental health from lack of socialization, insufficient teacher training for online instruction, and concerns about excessive screen time. The student believes that online learning is generally not as effective as in-person learning due to these challenges.
Online learning has several disadvantages according to the student's experience. Some of the key issues are the inability to focus on screens for long periods, technology issues like inconsistent internet connections, a sense of isolation without in-person interaction, negative impacts on mental health from lack of socialization, insufficient teacher training for online instruction, and concerns about excessive screen time. The student believes that online learning is generally not as effective as in-person learning due to these challenges.
Is Online Learning Effective or I am a student and I enrolled for As I go along with the days of Not? the school year 2020-2021 and this setup, I can say that online 2021-2022 so I already learning is not effective for a lot experienced and currently of reasons that I already experiencing online learning. experienced and some of those are: At first, I was really hesitant to enroll in this new kind of • Inability To Focus On learning but then my parents Screens told me to enroll and told me it will be an effective kind of For many students, one of the learning because it's less hassle biggest challenges of online to travel and expenses. learning is the struggle with focusing on the screen for long But as I go along with the days periods of time. With online of this setup, I can say that learning, there is also a greater online learning is not effective chance for students to be easily for a lot of reasons that I distracted by social media or already experienced and some other sites. Therefore, it is of those are: imperative for the teachers to keep their online classes crisp, • Inability To Focus On engaging, and interactive to Screens help students stay focused on • Technology Issues the lesson. • Sense Of Isolation • It affects mental health • Technology Issues • Teacher training • Screen time Another key challenge of online classes is internet connectivity. While internet penetration has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years, in smaller cities and towns, a consistent connection with decent speed is a problem. Without a consistent internet connection for students or teachers, there can be a lack of continuity in learning for a student. This is detrimental to the education process.
• Sense Of Isolation
We students can learn a lot
from being in the company of their peers. However, in an online class, there are minimal physical interactions between students and teachers. This often results in a sense of isolation for the students. In this situation, it is imperative that the school allow for other forms of communication between the students, peers, and teachers. This can include online messages, emails and video conferencing that will allow for face-to-face interaction and reduce the sense of isolation.
• It affects mental health
Online classes affect the mental
health of students, parents, and even teachers. For individuals who have existing mental health problems, it may worsen. Imagine how is it like for a kid, teenager, teacher, or parent to spend hours every day in front of Zoom without social interaction and playtime with their friends. Parents are now acting like teachers and are more involved in their children’s schoolwork. Teachers and professors have increased workloads and are pressured to deliver quality learning without face-to-face classes.
• Teacher Training
Online learning requires
teachers to have a basic understanding of using digital forms of learning. However, this is not the case always. Very often, teachers have a very basic understanding of technology. Sometimes, they don’t even have the necessary resources and tools to conducts online classes.
I think the solution for this is for
schools to invest in training teachers with the latest technology updates so that they can conduct their online classes seamlessly.
• Screen Time
Many parents are concerned
about the health hazards of having their children spend so many hours staring at a screen. This increase in screen time is one of the biggest concerns and disadvantages of online learning. Sometimes students also develop bad posture and other physical problems due to staying hunched in front of a screen.
My parents take me outside
every time I feel burned out from all of my school work to refresh my mind and my body.