Eyes tired
from staring the screen, mouth full of unheard concerns, and brain drained with
the abundant of school works. In these times of pandemic where everyone is
affected drastically, behind the clueless faces are children slowly suffering
and who seem to be deprived from their rights and freedom. Above all, we truly
believed that education is the foundation of success, but does the new normal
still the same as the most powerful weapon to change the world?
As the rise
of COVID-19 cases started, schools needed to close, and education was paused.
After some plans for an effective solution, they ended up transforming it to
online and modular learning. No one can ever deny how challenging it is to go
through with the new normal considering the fact that we differ in terms of
financial status, availability of needed gadgets, level of excellency, and
internet access. Nevertheless, online and modular learning were found to be
effective means in education. Some of the evident advantages were Efficiency,
Accessibility Of Time And Place, affordability and Variety Of Learning Styles.
In terms of efficiency, Online learning offers teachers an efficient way to
deliver lessons to students. While in accessibility of time and place, online
lectures can be recorded, archived, and shared for future reference. This
allows students to access the learning material at a time of their comfort.
When talking about affordability, Online education is far more affordable as
compared to physical learning. This is because online learning eliminates the
cost points of student transportation, student meals, and most importantly,
real estate. And lastly is the variety of learning styles, the online
learning system, with its range of options and resources, can be personalized
in many ways. It is the best way to create a perfect learning environment
suited to the needs of each student.
Not
everyone is fortunate enough to be equipped with materials to fit in this
high-tech world. But, we are all equally blessed as education amid pandemic is
not just a privilege but a right for everybody because we are all given a
chance to continue learning even with the abrupt changes in the educational
system. It might be an eye opener for greater developments and a way through
the discovery of hidden assets especially to children as their childhood is such
a stepping stone towards discovering the wonders of the world.
Indeed, the
new normal set-up to begin with has its drawbacks, but time goes by and as we
unfold its book of advantages, the sufferings children had to go through which
we called as a way of deprivation became an opportunity to value and further
enhance their right to education in this modern era. And yes, the new normal may
be way too complicated for children, but if we just learn to adopt it and focus
on its brighter side, it can still be the same as the most powerful weapon
which we all can use to change the world.
Gautam, Priyanka. Advantages And Disadvantages Of Online Learning. https://elearningindustry.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-online-learning.
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Hello, Riziel! I agree with what you are saying, all children need to experience what others have experienced even with a pandemic. I hope you continue to share your words and thoughts with others. Fighting!
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