COVID-19 and Online Learning

Online classes have recently become a must for all college and university students in Canada due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Due to this adjustment, many students are focusing on learning through online lectures and assignments. Many students do not find this to be of any inconvenience or to be a disruption to their daily lives because with today's technology it is accessible to complete schooling anywhere at any time. Also, students are regular advocates to online lectures and homework due to today's society giving such freedom on the world wide web.

                   

Studies show that many students at a college or university level would rather complete an online course versus a course on campus due to the availability that the online world gives them. However, there are downfalls that some students may struggle with, like distractions or not having hands-on practice which some students need. Also, some questions are drawn from such institutions that conduct online classes, for example, are students really learning or using search engines to acquire answers? Are students really as engaged online as they would be in a traditional classroom setting? Some may argue that these questions bring up great points, but there are many ways that future educators can integrate technology into a standard regular classroom. 

                      

Although some students may not like online classes it is hard to argue due to the fact that when students are in a normal classroom setting, they are constantly using their laptops or technological devices to make online notes or may be engaging with peers during such lessons. College and university classes also rely on technology as a way to conduct lectures and submit assignments. Overall, it is clear that online classes are just another way that the web is if not already being incorporated as a classroom essential. With that being said future educators should find ways to include blogs, newsfeeds, and communication logs with their students to help them succeed in the new 21^stcentury way of living without disrupting the standard classroom.

            https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-online-learning-work/

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