Students To Continue Learning Online Post Lockdown?

Source: The Indian Express

Online learning which helped students to bridge the gap between them and education in the lockdown period can also be practiced post schools reopen. According to a survey by Brainly, only 38.7 percent of students said that they were comfortable joining schools as soon as the lockdown reopens.

Around 53.3 percent of students prefer having a mix of both online and offline education after schools resume their operations. Whereas, 42.5 percent said they will continue to learn online only. Less than one-third of students at 28.7 percent said they cannot decide and are still considering online learning as an option.

A majority of the students (55.2 percent) using the online learning platform declared having enjoyed virtual classes amidst the lockdown. More than one-third of the participants look forward to online learning as per the survey. 

However, several students complained of facing troubles while attending online classes due to poor connectivity issues in rural areas.

Whenever schools reopen, it would be amid strict health-related guidelines including wearing masks, fewer students in a class among others. These guidelines are being framed by NCERT, as informed by the HRD minister.