DESK:- The Novel corona virus is the fifth documented pandemic after the 1918 flu pandemic.First reported in Wuhan city in China and then gaining its tremendous pace and withing weeks spread to the whole world.The casual behaviour of people,some even blame China ,even Trumph said on his speech that the virus should be named as CHINA VIRUS,and quoted that World Health Organization had worked in tandem to cover up the dangerof the pandemic.In the earliest stage China stopped their domestic transport but didn’t stopped the international flights,which caused the situation to go from worse to worst.
India saw its first covid case in January 27 2020,when a 20 year old female was admitted to general hospital Kerala,having a travel history returning from Wuhan on 23rd January,2020.From then till now the count is on and the loss due to the result of covid is just unrecoverable.Though studies show that there were many positive things too occurred like the freshen up of the environment ,a sharp rise in country’s GDP,100 cr vaccination drive,third phase of vaccination has already began but we just cannot neglect the shadow of the pandemic too.
One of most affected sector which faced a downfall was the sector of EDUCATION.Due to the high risk of transmission and increased rate of death rates multiplying itself and swallowing lives,the government ordered a nation wide lockdown and ordered strict administration.For the first time the wheels of rail stopped,people were forced to leave for their home walking miles,were kicked from their jobs left homeless with their families roaming helplessly from even food and water.The scenarios were horrific and the stains are never to be forgotten.
Schools and colleges were shut down as gathering was strictly prohibited .The offline in campus life was seeming to be snatched from the lives of students.The classroom teachings,the corridor talks,the library studies,the canteen gossips and all the activities that was a regular practice of students were now confined to four walls of their home.Thanks to technology and internet that made us and binded us together not face to face but using gadgets .The whole life was confined to that small screen.
Education is the one of the factor on which the development of the country depends ,was now on a verge of questions that how it would continue??again thanks to technology and internet,which playedan angel role for the students ,the educators as well as for the parents who were all in a dilemma about their future.
Education was decided to continue on a new mode –THE ONLINE MODE.which was new for everybody from students to teachers, but that was the only possible way identified to continue the process.Apps like Zoom,googlemeet,skype were now on top downloads for everybody.These app uses the internet and provides a platform to teachers and students to come together and exchange knowledge.Not only he sector of education but the corporates also saw a steep rise in utilizing these apps for conducting meetings,seminars ,webinars etc.
Initially the process and the shift of trend from basis offline to highly advanced online teaching took its time for settlement within both students and teachers.It was observed that teachers who used to rely more on offline and had less interaction with computers faced difficulties understanding the mechanism,students who were not that financially strong faced issues of having a good network and a mobile phone which was a major problem still seen in backward states , as the new mode of education demanded a good network connectivity,a good mobile,a good piece of earphone or headphone working altogether for maintaining the gap of the transition which ultimately resulted in gaining and pertaining knowledge.
But gradually we saw a steadiness among both teachers and students from mid 2021,were it was seen that now both were getting familiar to these new mode of tech advancement which was utilized under pressure.The new mode of online was just a way to carry out the syllabus but the essence of presence and class room teaching was lagging.The online platform had its own pros like the proving platform in this pandemic time ,cons like network problems which caused disruptions in the process of education.
Teaching is said to be an art and science culminative habit where the teacher or the knowledge giver stands in front of thousands of students,which means thousands of brains,thousands of different mood and ideas.Binding them all under one umbrella and then making them understand a particular lesson is not a mere cup of tea.Lots of enthusiasm ,patience and communication skills are required to be in this profession ,and to successfully carry out the process it’s the duty of the students too to contribute same as the teacher.But the online mode comes with lot of distraction as in can face random notifications while attending classes,calls ,smsetc while attending classes which eventually diverts their mind from the lecture to another random thought.The situation kept no option left but taking examinations too in online mode which might be the solution to get degree but it was not sufficient to actually examine what students had really perceived .
EFFECTS OF ONLINE CLASSES
Online education has drastically changed the way of the ducation system from physical class to online class usong a mobile or laptop which resulted a increase in screen time usage,which in return is giving a lot of mental problems within children.As per studies children who spend a lot in seeing the screen of mobile resulted in-
LACK OF INTEREST-humans need a regular attention but online classes resulted in loosing interest in real conversation.Most of the time students switch off the camera and go about doing their other activities during the classes,also the pressure of after school homework and assigtment has triggered a great toll on the mental health and mood of the students.
STRESS AND ANXIETY-The concentration level of students has dropped in the online mode as they cant keep their eyes focused on the screen for a longer period of time,resulting in lagging behind,which cause them to feel inferior among the group.Stress,anger and anxiety isssues develops naturally within humans when they overthink on a topic on a daily basis.Meditation should be done on a daily basis for reducing brain pressure.
EYE SIGHT PROBLEM-increased screen time has increased the strain on the eyes ,resulting inheadaches,for both students and teacher.Taking proper care of eyes is mandatory for not only for students but for everybody in this online era,and if not the increase of eye sight problem can risks their life
LACK OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE-students sitting in front of the screen in a same position or lying down for a longer period of time has resulted in body stiffness and weakening of bones and decreased muscular health ,regular stretches and a outdoor activities should e performed for better body mobility.
LACK OF PRACTICAL ASSIGTMENT-due to the online nature of education there has been a lack of practical assignment resulting in lack of field knowledge.
INTROVERTISM-decrease rate of face to face conversation has resulted in introvertism among the students,less confidence to talk and less ability to mix around with people.
PEOPLE’S OPINION
Corona pandemic situation has resulted into a dramatic change in education. Considering the pandemic situation, now teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms. This decision has been taken by the government to avoid gathering in school, colleges or educational institutions. It is necessary to follow such health measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 infection. Through online classes students will not come in physical contact with each other because students can be logged in from anywhere to attend their online classes. The flexibility of studying remotely is an added boon on virtual learning. Though there are many students who relied on technology for educational purpose during pandemic situation more than ever before, but they are getting a chance to explore its potential for learning purpose. Through online classes there is an assurance that students, teachers and at-risk relatives of both parties are kept safer in online class settings.
Learning in a physical classroom differs greatly from learning online. In a classroom, the majority of your attention is focused there but, unlike digitally, the temptations are real! Yes, self-discipline is useful for learners, but when everything is thrown at oneself, you can’t blame the student for not wanting to work… at least in my opinion.
This online learning has impacted me personally because I found myself turning in assignments weeks late. It wasn’t that I was having trouble, it was that I lacked the enthusiasm and energy to do so. This isn’t norm for me. I felt adrift without a regular schedule. That makes me seem like a robot, but I believe it’s because it’s been that way since we were so young, and change of this magnitude affects me greatly.
Online teaching is a mandatory need for now as to continue the process of learning but students need to keep proper care of their eyes because the increased screen time which results in several eye problems including increase in power.To ensure proper eye health one should blink their eyes atleast 20 times and see 20 feet apart after a long screen session,and must ensure frequent breaks in between classes.Another way of preventing the blue rays coming from gadgets can be using blue ray glasses that is flooding the market now a days.
I believe online studies are not the subject of our choice but today’s time. In the last two years, due to Corona, the barrier in the physical and mental development of children is proving to be able to compensate the online classes somewhere in a small amount. I think nothing is better than a little bit right and it is very important to be connected to the education of children. Yes, it can not be denied that due to the online classes, the parents have to face a few troubles, especially we have to pay children to children now. My daughter Vani is still in another class, so many times it has to sit in class. Along with the responsibilities of the house, seeing the education of children is a challenge in itself, and we have to take the time management on a different level, but it is necessary to do this for children. After all, we do whatever we do for the future of their children, so I am happy that the children are reading online right.
Online class is good to participate in the grightening of the child, as well as the school closed in this basic epidemic, if there was no online class, then children forgive their time with education, all of them forget. Thanks a lot to the teacher, the way they are also connected in this epidemic with our children for all-round development. Thanks
In today’s time online class is very important. Children can not go to school at this epidemic. In such a situation, their studies should not be stopped. Nothing has learned good to learn something. Unless all the things are not right, then there should be a class that the child should not stop.
REPORT :- Abhirup Bhadra ( Reporter , News bharat 20 )
