if you ask about student's comfortability, then this question should be directed to the students themselves.

Even though the teacher tries to ask this question you should take into considerations that what seems to be looking for him( the teacher), may not necessarily reflect the fact.

I agree with Vishnu Kumar Gupta’s reply above about the digital divide brought about because of financial reasons. I would also add that for some students geography and wireless reception can be a problem, for example students living in more remote rural areas may not have strong connections. Also some students living in shared accommodation can struggle with wireless reception if many peers are on line simultaneously. These practical frustrations can have an effect on students’ desire to work online, however when online facitlities are available and work well many students can work comfortably online.

There are many pros and cons, students have varied experiences both positive and negative. Connectivity, access to devices, support at home pose challenges whilst some children have all the required support with a sound learning management system; they benefit from the online environment.

They are always ready without any preparation.

Dear Ms. Milon!

You raised an important issue. I think the case in focus is case - and context dependent:

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Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely

Situation compelled everyone to take up any type of strategy. In a remote area of India a tribal girl was going continuously to top up the hill nearby for getting mobile internet connectivity. I admit it is Hercules task. Curiosity and inquisitive ness must be generated within learner by the seniors. An environment has to be created. Let him to learn by any means! During Covid19, some learners take the opportunities, some learners learn e-learning method to learn teaching, A few are neglected due to their inertia. It depends totally on themselves.

During Covid 19, no teacher was also not in comfort zone. Still some have taken a few initiatives. Thanks to them! In 2016, Deputy chief minister of Delhi said, the students of middle schools in Delhi, can not read, write and count properly the class III & IVth syllabus. What it signifies? As per Indian scripture, preya(comfort) can not provide learning or achievement. Only the way of shreya(hardship) will provide everything you want. Take the challenge as opportunity! Thanks and have a good night!

Students are not that much interested to attend virtual classes. There is no option for them, they are directly or indirectly forced to adopt.

@Hermann Gruenwald thank you sir. Students are facing much struggle to access online class due to lack of internet facility & lack of availability of Smart phones, PC etc. Overall it create discomfort to students

Interesting question and replies.

My experience showed that yes students are more or less, ready.

Certainly, as time goes by, they become more experienced. It was surprising to see that they would email me, being slightly concerned as when submitting their assignment on Turnitin, they would not see plagiarism percentage immediately. Apparently, they know it very well.

Of course, challenges apply, as always.

Dear Konstantinos Karampelas thank you for your response.

Dear Paramasivam Sivaraj , you are absolutely right and I totally agree with your point.

And Dear Hermann Gruenwald thank you for interpreting the question

Dear Prof P. Contreras thank you for explaining the practical scenario.

Dear Professors and Researchers Konstantinos Karampelas ; P. Contreras ; Paramasivam Sivaraj ; Hermann Gruenwald ; Pravat Dhal ; Adita Maharaj ; Bulcsu Szekely ; Otman Jaber ; Abdul Aziz for participating and registering your fruitful points in this discussion.

Hi @Abisha. Its possible in higher education or when students are matured enough to understand the purpose of the education or course.

But when it comes to elementary and school education, conventional and traditional practices are more suitable.

Regards

Dear Dr. Sanjay Kumar I agree with your point and thank you for answering.

Dr. Hermann Gruenwald May I know what you are actually meaning. Can you explain in detail please.

The response from our students varies towards online classes during COVID period. Generally Postgraduate candidate showed a high enrollment rate as online classes reduced travel costs and time sharply. Undergraduate students missed the freedom and fun in face to face classes and want to come back to campus as quickly as possible.

Abisha Meji Milon kindly read this article to understand the processes involved for online learning and assessment. although the technology part is not discussed in the article. its little difficult and every teachers and school leaders has faced it

Dear Sir Sanjay Kumar Thank you for sharing that document.

Dear Prof Haileleul Zeleke Woldemariam thank you for registering your response. I agree with your point and even we are observing the same.

Online learning is no doubt comfortable, eye catching, quick, some extent interesting and effective also, but lack of direct contact, interaction and influence of teacher. It may not provide a sustainable learning. I am giving two of recent examples: 1) I have connected with online interview through Android. It was directed to open camera and mic. I did the same. Suddenly my camera did not function, though I have operated very often. Anyhow I completed it with sound only. 2) In online classes during Kovid19 period I got 60% attendance. They wanted only materials after lecture. In remote area it is still far reach. It can be used as house maid not housewife. Blended approach is meaningful. Where facility available we may avail it. we may not wholly depend on it.

Dear Prof Pravat Dhal thank you for your participation and also for sharing your thought in this discussion.

Affordability of ICT tools and accessibility of internet facility is major concern for rural youth of the country who are not that much technology savvy.