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How to prepare ourselves for Online Education: As Students and as Institutions/ Teachers

Newsmantra — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:41:26 +0000

By Rahul Saxena

CEO Squad Connect

Online Education, as discussed in previous article and as we hear in media, is here to stay in some form or the other. It is therefore important for us as students and/or Teachers to prepare ourselves for this new way of teaching.

The most important thing to do is firstly to be ready in our mind to adapt to it. It’s a change in way of learning and only thing that will make it a happier experience will be our strong mindset and willingness to manage online education.

Next comes understanding of technology. Expert knowledge in technology is not required; basic knowledge will do. Understanding how internet works and how video conferencing tools work are basic things to adapt to. It may seem easy for lot of people but for many it maybe a big change. Nevertheless, do not be worried because of it. With time and practice we all can be accustomed to them.

Furthermore, as a student there could be concerns about how to manage notes while listening to a teacher. One can use a physical notebook as we do in classrooms and take notes. Sometimes classes are recorded too which can help. Also, sometime mobiles and computers can help too with typing notes in softwares such as Notes in phones or Microsoft Word in Computer. Another thing that can affect students is how to ask doubts when the question arises in mind. In classes we can do straightaway, but in online classes it may not be possible always, especially if they are pre-recorded classes or if asking questions during classes is not feasible.

If they are live classes then a student can wait till end of the class or follow instructions of teachers on how to ask questions. Otherwise, they can make note of them and ask them at end of class or personally. As Teachers, we must inform the students how they can ask questions or clear their doubts in a way that doesn’t affect flow of class, as well as, helps address concerns of students.

As Teachers, we must also help students know how the Institutions or Teachers themselves are there to assist students and help them in adapting to this new way of learning, especially notes and assignments. Lot of colleges and schools may use online servers or platforms to keep notes, etc. It is important to guide students on how to understand and work on the servers and find necessary information.

One more thing that us Teachers and Institutions need to take care of is what happens if our or the student’s internet does not work on a day. Can we use alternate methods such as emails or phones for teaching? We must find flexible methods.

In return, we as students must also be respectful and understanding towards our teachers for who adapting to this technological change may be harder. We must also give them time too to adjust and adapt.

One thing that is important for Students is to use only the recommended softwares or methods to take classes only. This will help keep us safe and secure while taking lessons. Further, if someone tries to bully online, do contact teachers or family.

One more thing that may come as a challenge is affect of Online Education on emotional health. Lot of students, as well as, Teachers have complained about it being lonely and affecting their emotional health. I am not an expert on emotional health but we can try some ways to keep ourselves connected with other students or Teachers through online meetings or interactions, even if it’s once in a week. We must remember due to current Covid-19 pandemic it may seem more lonely as we are all at home.

But once we are out of it, we can meet our friends and teachers socially and connect online for education, depending how the Institutions use Online Education then. But for now, let’s try to adapt to it and find ways to keep ourselves happy through online meetings/ hangouts or phone calls just to talk and meet friends/ Teachers. We are social animals and it’s important for us to be social. Let’s find ways to keep ourselves social in these lockdown times.

Also, if it affects you in any form, then do speak to your parents, teachers, family to take help and guidance. It is not something to be ashamed of and taking care of ourselves is a very strong thing.

Do note, we are together in this and together we all can make it a happy process for us all. It takes times to adapt to new things but with compassion and understanding towards each other we all can make use of it.

Let’s welcome this change with open minds and make sure to stay happy.

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Online Education: The Future?

Newsmantra — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Online Education: The Future?
By Rahul Saxena

CEO Squad Connect

The world had been evolving very very fast since the invention of the internet. As it’s commercialization developed further, more and more activities started moving to the internet, including education.

Since the past few years, India and the rest of the World have been seeing an increasing number of online courses- short term and long term- being provided to add to the knowledge of students. With students, we here include anyone who’s willing to take education- a school or college student, as well as, an individual who has in past worked or is currently working. The courses are available not just at the university level, but also, at the school level to help students develop more learning skills, or, to revise lessons as tuitions.

Because of huge scope, the World witnessed a lot of providers of online education- Education Institutions, Educational Companies that provide or facilitate learning using technology (commonly referred to as EdTech Companies), and even individual Educators (Academicians, Teachers and Expert Professionals). This started to change the dynamics of the education industry.

Even though the world was changing and education started becoming online, people still associated formal education with attending physical schools and colleges. But due to Covid-19 where most of the delivery of education to students by the physical schools and colleges moved online too, people started seeing it as a possible new alternative for obtaining an education.

Due to ongoing Covid-19 pandemic students and parents identified Online Learning provided by Educational Institutions, EdTech Companies and Individual Educators as the best way to keep themselves and their children educated and continue to learn. The Educational Institutes used either their own systems or video conferencing tools to deliver education.

Further, as the world is on hold, students identified online learning as a tool to add to their skills using online education as a method to learn new skills that can help improve their overall work profile and add to their resume. Some of them also learned new hobbies online.

Online education, therefore, provides an array of opportunities to learn, develop and grow- both professionally and personally.

How does the future look for Online Learning? The world realized the potential of online learning and it is expected to grow further. Already more and more students and parents want to use it to upskill themselves and continue learning or learn more. The future, even after the Covid-19 pandemic is overcome, may see more educational institutions offering courses- both short and long term, to students to learn and develop themselves. This will allow Educational Institutes to cater to students far away through their programs and in-return, help students learn at the comfort of their homes courses and degrees that are in another city or country. Also, this will help students to take multiple courses to add to their knowledge and skill set.

Moreover, EdTech companies and Individual Educators will use the Internet to teach students, either accredited courses or courses to supplement the education or skill, development classes. Therefore, Online Education is an opportunity to learn more and develop further.

Online Education is definitely the way forward and something we must be open to and accept.

But, there are a few parameters that need to be taken care of. A good internet connection is needed, as well as, a basic understanding of technology too. Therefore, students and Educators would need to be skilled to efficiently use them. Also, more methods of teaching must be explored in case technology fails on any day through connection.

We will discuss how to prepare for online education and also how to use it efficiently in our further editorials.

For any Enquiries regarding guidance on Online Education, you can reach out to me on Instagram@squadconnect.

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SCHOOL WILL BE REOPEN AFTER 15TH AUGUST

Newsmantra — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:25:35 +0000

Schools across the country could be thrown open to students from 15th august , Union Human Resource Development Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, said in an interview to BBC .

According to the minister, the government is hopeful about completing and then declaring results of board exams by 15 August, after which schools could reopen their doors.

“We are hopeful about declaring results of both board exams that have already been conducted and the ones that are pending.”

When asked if schools and colleges would be reopened after results are declared, the mister said ‘yes’.

Further, Dr Pokhriyal said that by declaring the schedule for CBSE board examinations, the government has cleared the uncertainty among students and teachers over their future and exams.

Pokhriyal further said that those serious about studies want exams to be conducted and that the government was making adequate arrangements to ensure their safety.

On the other hand, the Haryana government has decided to reopen the schools next month– in a phased manner. Speaking to reporters, Education minister Kanwar Pal said that the state government will take feedback from stakeholders, including parents, teachers and experts and then it will take a final call on resumption of classes.

Last month, a section of media had reported that schools and colleges will reopen by July in a zone-wise manner, starting from Green and Orange districts across the nation. Later, the Union Home Ministry clarified that no decision has been taken yet on opening of education institutions.

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