
When Covid-19 hit the world, it hugely impacted every industry and put every business on an abrupt halt. It even forced the educational institutions to shut down and left students to look for an alternate way of learning.
While the online education model was already in the talks, Covid-19 made it the dominating player in the industry. Undoubtedly, the entire world is now leveraging online education because of its convenience.
That said, with all the special privileges that online learning offers, there are still some downsides to it that students/participants, and educators face.
Let’s discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly side of online education in India:
The Good
There are a bunch of good sides to the new online learning system that is beyond the norm. A participant/student gets access to quality education on every topic or niche from the top educators. Along with the live classes, participants also get access to pre-recorded videos, assignments, quizzes, one-on-one live sessions with industry experts, and more.
It opens the door for every age group to learn at their own pace without having to compromise with their daily schedule or other responsibilities. Additionally, eLearning has eliminated the need for daily commute to schools or universities, which eventually saves costs and time.
Online learning has changed how the education system works and is more convenient and flexible.
The Bad
With all the exquisite privileges that virtual classrooms provide, it also has some downsides. Not enough interaction is one of the major concerns of online education.
Communication and engagement with other students and educators are important and help create a motivational and learning environment throughout the entire class. When students do not interact, the entire idea of an online class becomes monotonous.
Moreover, some educators are not too tech-savvy. Migrating and importing data, competency with software functionalities, and other technical operations may be a roadblock for them to access the software smoothly.
The Ugly
Most of the students in India suffer from scarcity. The lack of resources (internet connection, computer/mobile devices) in most of the country’s regions acts as a barrier for them to experience such advancements.
Interrupted power supply, unpleasant work environment, and unaffordability are the other few roadblocks that participants face in certain regions.
Conclusion
Online learning opens the door for every learner and provides them the platform to upskill/reskill themselves at their pace. It widens the scope of learning and presents opportunities for both the students and the teachers alike.
While it may also have some downsides, the opportunities and other benefits cannot be disregarded. Plenty of effort and time will take India to the road of success when it comes to eLearning.