HIGHS AND LOWS OF ONLINE LEARNING IN INDIA

Online Learning is not a new concept, but it became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic. It changed the outlook of the traditional education system. The one-on-one sessions that can be continued online were never imagined by anyone. It has provided a new way for students to learn comfortably at home. This sudden change brought advantages and challenges both for the Indian education system and for the students.

PROS OF ONLINE LEARNING

• It is more cost-effective than traditional learning techniques. It saves time and money on travel expenses, notebooks, and accommodation.
• It provides a diverse range of programmes and courses from different universities around the globe. It provides the students with a broader range of opportunities to learn and grow.
• It Is flexible and convenient in nature. As long as the students have an internet connection, they can get the course details, study materials, and videos of the lectures anytime and from anywhere.
• Students from remote areas, with disabilities, or those who can’t afford traditional education can now access quality education online.
• It helps in improving technological knowledge. Students learn new skills and become proficient in using software and digital tools, which are very important nowadays in the workspace.
• Students in rural areas will be able to learn and access the digital world with the help of online learning, which was unavailable for them before.

CONS OF ONLINE LEARNING

• It will detach the students from the physical world. They won’t be able to get engaged with the traditional knowledge that online learning is not capable of providing.
• Even after the rapid growth in our country, there are students who can’t or don’t have mobile phones or access to the technology and infrastructure that are required for online education.
• Online learning means no proper guidance, and students need someone who can guide and motivate them during their study hours. To manage their timetable, staying organised requires true dedication and discipline, which most of the students lack.
• Different platforms providing lessons on the same topic will vary, and this may confuse the students. They need to verify and evaluate the quality of lessons and courses carefully so as to avoid chaos while studying.
• As the lessons will be taught online, due to some technical glitches or poor network connections, the lessons will be interrupted. This method of learning is completely based on virtual mode, and this will hamper the students’ studies and learning.

CONCLUSION

Online learning has both pros and cons, and therefore, we need to find the middle way. The fusion of traditional and online methods of learning It will help the students learn better and more efficiently. Students need proper guidance and learning for their bright future.