Online classes are a good learning experience for the students to become technically sound: Deepak, D.A.V

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Long-term impact on the educational sector

Due to the present scenario, the online sessions have become memorable as all the teachers, as well as students, are putting in their efforts to ensure the studies are not impacted. According to me, it has become a unique and a good learning experience for us all. Earlier, most of the students were not familiar with the process of online classes, however, this has changed significantly. Now, most of the students not only know the process but know how to use several learning tools.                                                                                                           

Problems faced by the students                       

The students who have not bought the books till now, have to study online only as all the markets as well as the like-commerce websites are not working with full strength. The students need to make notes or prepare accordingly for the exams through only one way that is the internet.              

How the online class is best?                       

The online mode is the best way of learning. I think the college might provide online classes in future as well. In my opinion, a ratio between online and offline classes should be decided by the educational institutes. For example, the teacher could teach 25% of the syllabus in online mode and the remaining 75% through offline mode. The balance between the two must be maintained as offline classes enhance the technology. Students get familiar with online tools by attending the online classes provided by the college.

This would completely depend on the college. Right now, my college is conducting the classes on Zoom apps. According to me, online education is better anyone could attend the class from anywhere. To add more, the advantage of attending the online classes is more than offline classes but as I said earlier, it would depend on the management.                                       

Changes required for online classes                   

According to me, there should be a reminder to tell the students about the next lecture so that students could attend the class on time.   Not many changes are required in the online class scenario.                                                                                                                         

Feeling of Physical Classrooms                       

In the physical classrooms, the students wear their college uniform, if any which is not required in the online classes. The teachers must dictate the so that the concepts are clear in a better way and students could also make short notes for their reference. Just like in offline classes, the students while taking an online class should sit at the proper place instead of bed to stay active during the lecture. The students should also participate more in in the online classes to get the feeling of the physical classroom.

About the Author:

Deepak Suman is pursuing BCom from D.A.V. College Jalandhar.