The world was not prepared for the sudden start of a pandemic that caused all major activities across the world to come to a standstill. The southern start of the pandemic around two years back caused all major economic and industrial functions along with educational functions to come to a complete stop. The countries also remained completely unaware and prepared for how the virus spread across all major nations in the world. In such a situation, it is the children who have been greatly impacted by the onslaught of change as it completely changed their lives.
The pandemic caused all major functions to see with the closure of industries and shops, schools and colleges, and even the government economic activities. There was a sudden increase in the death toll across the world with doctors and nurses being affected by the virus all the same and losing their life. such death caused a major upheaval in the mental state of both children and adults. the closing down of schools had a major effect on the mental health of the students as they were pushed into a situation of terror and uncertainty and had no way of contacting with the outside world which included their friends and companions and that teachers.
Many children report their feeling of anxiety and stress and showing signs of mood swings. Each of these aspects had a major effect on the educational attainment of the students as it raised questions regarding their future. It was at this juncture that the alternative of online education was selected by School authorities and college authorities so that the students would be provided with an outlet to be in contact with the regular environment.
Role of online learning
The students can connect with their teachers through their Smartphones and mobiles using classroom apps or education apps. it became possible for the students to ensure that they could easily communicate with their teachers and talk about their feelings in the pandemic situation. the communication and other the students to talk about the reasons why they were feeling anxious and couldn’t concentrate on their studies.
The teachers were able to conduct classes like regular classes and they undertook live classes through which the students were able to get a feel of a normal classroom. It is important to note that children are the future of our country and therefore it is important that education should not be compromised.Using the online learning system the students could continue those classes and also find an outlet through which they can share their emotions. It is important to understand that the Rapid discussion going on in online forums regarding the pandemic and the amount of Carnage that it had caused had a significant effect on the lives of the students.
it made them feel more caged and helpless whitch for the deteriorating their behaviour. in such a situation being able to convey their feelings and talk about it in classrooms enable the students with an outlet. Moreover, conducting classes regularly through the use of an online forum gives them a sense of normalcy which helps them get over their mental stress issues. Therefore, it can be stated that online learning provided the students with the help that they required to get over the mental stress that they had been feeling as a result of the pandemic.
Advantages of online learning
The online learning system also provided the students with several advantages which help them get over this year and interact more with the teachers. It is important to understand that the school’s play a major role in the life of the student. Hence, starting online education provides the students with the needed outlet that they could easily communicate with. The Advantages of online learning has been outlined below briefly.
- It enabled the students to come in contact with their friends and teachers and spent that time away from thoughts of the pandemic.
- The use of modern technology in education helps the students to make the learning process easier.
- Through the use of online education the students were able to gain interest in computer related subjects.