During the current COVID-19 pandemic almost all higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world have initiated online teachings, online seminars, workshops, webinars involving large number of teachers and pupils. The question above is for the experts to express their views and comments on the negative aspects of all these online activities.
Dear Sir,
Yes, i do agree with you that this method of teaching/lecture is very popular now-a-days, not because of an absolute alternate but situational. I don't think this online method of teaching as a threat or absolute replacement of physical class room, where teaching-learning communication (2 way) as a feasible solution, lack/white board solution (subject and content based), group discussion, etc. have no other method of replacement. This situation is temporary and hope we will get rid off this.
The pandemic has brought about adaptability in thriving in change and uncertainty. Definitely, there has been changes in teaching towards online education.
Pain may have been experienced in all changes. The sharp change in educational tools may have brought difficulties for educational institutions, educators and students. However, it is obvious that it offers more fair options for students in terms of access to information and education. It can be said that there is a chance for those who cannot get education from Cambridge Uni or MIT because they live in India, Malaysia or Argentina etc.
Maybe tuition fees will be the same but living expenses will be diminished up to 10% during the joining the online degree programs from reputable universities.
I have been developing materials in order to prepare for this situation, but, from the feedback I have received from others, engagement, or the challenge of maintaining it online seems to be one potential negative, if not an actual negative. Also, I have heard from a teacher of younger learners with learning disabilities that the online channel simply does not work very well with them.
I found on the other side very positive aspects of teaching online. It has lists of benefits for more introverted students. I found there are some shy introverted students that collaborate more actively in online discussions. However, comparing the face to face communication I found some students lose their concentration more easily.
