Introduction
The last two years have kept us in the comfort of our homes and away from our regular routines. Many of us have not been able to go to school to meet our friends and teachers, due to online classes. How has this affected the way we learn? Have we gotten too comfortable at home? Or, should we treat online classes with the same importance as we do regular classes? Let’s see.
Not Everything Can Be Taught Online
The formulae and theories of Math and Science can be explained over a video call. For practical subjects like Physics and Chemistry labs, it is hard to demonstrate the concepts online. Teachers could show a video of the same experiment, but they may not be able to confirm that the students have understood the concepts.
Socialising Is Part Of Learning
A big part of education is learning to work in groups. Group projects are as fun as they are challenging, because you have to learn to work with others. Students understand each other and work together to get the best results. These social skills are something that can only be learned through practice. For example, the same can be said about team sports. Sportsmanship and team spirit are important for character development. Teamwork through online classes makes it hard for teachers to oversee these projects.
What Online Classes Can Teach Us
Online classes make us appreciate quality time with our friends and even our favorite teachers. They also teach us to be responsible for our studies and so, we do think they are important.
At the end of the day though, some things are better in person. Seeing your teacher smile as they hand you your graded assignment is a feeling no online class can give!
FAQs
1. Why is socializing a part of learning?
A big part of education is learning to work in groups. They involve students understanding each other to get the best results. Sportsmanship and team spirit are important for character development.
2. What are the things that cannot be taught online?
For subjects like Physics and Chemistry labs, it is difficult to demonstrate them online. Teachers could show a video of the same experiment, but they may not be able to confirm that the students have understood the concepts.
3. What can online classes teach us?
Online classes make us appreciate quality time with our friends and even our favorite teachers. They also teach us to be responsible for our studies.
4. Which subjects can be taught online?
The formulae and theories of Math and Science can be explained over a video call.
5. Why are online classes difficult for teachers?
It is difficult for teachers to confirm that the students have understood the concepts and to oversee group projects.
