E-Learning Challenges

With the introduction of Covid19, e-learning continues to be one of the best and simplest ways to get instruction to gain new talents, pursue new job opportunities, or create new hobbies. With differing degrees of progress, many schools in India have also transitioned to the new normal of e-learning.

E-Learning Challenges

E-learning is now used not only for undergraduate learning, but also for student extracurricular events, informative online sessions, online seminars, and webinars. When culture continues to respond to 'social distancing' since this pandemic, the demand for e-learning has grown dramatically and will continue to do so. E-learning still has its advantages and disadvantages, as in other instructional approaches. Understanding this will help to build plans for the lessons to be implemented more efficiently and to assess their success.

Challenges

Not ideal for everyone- It is a well-known fact that students have a dominant method of studying. Any of them are visual, sensory, kinesthetic, etc. E-learning, which encourages a child to sit in front of a computer and understand the lesson, will not be suitable for all forms of learning.

1. Concentration Deficit- During simulated lectures, some students appear to lose attention for a longer time. Boredom happens quickly when there is a lack of engagement face to face. For students, it is important to keep their online sessions crisp and engaging enough to help learners understand everything.

2. Technology Issues- While internet penetration has increased in India over the past 12 months, the existing infrastructure can pose a problem, particularly in smaller towns. Any split in the connectivity of the data will create a loss of consistency of the child's learning, which can be dangerous. In comparison, if a kid is technophobic, he/she may face learning disabilities.

3. Lack of social contact- Through actually being with other human beings, human beings learn a lot. Unfortunately, e-learning strips out the physical experiences on the school grounds that students and teachers may have. It's often easier for students to be with other students, which is an important part of studying, to chat or share ideas. Undoubtedly, peer learning takes a hit.

4. Teacher Training: E-learning allows teachers to be technology-friendly. To ensure that they can perform their online classes smoothly, teachers need to spend more time aligning themselves with the new technological upgrades.

5. Screen Time Management: adverse health effects of constantly looking at a screen for hours.

Conclusion: Although all learning forms have their advantages and disadvantages, it is obvious that some form of blended learning will emerge after the current crisis, with e-learning being a key part of the overall teaching-learning process.