DO ONLINE CLASSES WORK FOR EVERYONE?

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Yes, they do…we saw how, during the covid pandemic, children as small as 3 years old, learnt to adapt to online coaching. Kids as young as 5, would learn to mute and pause classes; speak into the camera; pay attention to the teachers speaking online…a rare feature, considering young kids were thought to be having very little attention span.

Online coaching for adults has been prevalent for more than 25 years, with classes on Skype and other videoconferencing channels. However, these online classes were not very popular. People still preferred the traditional teacher-led training in a brick and mortar classroom. As technology and internet availability improved, online classes became more and more acceptable. With the advent of social media and You Tube channels putting up instructional videos there is a big boom in the online coaching industry. From music lessons to yoga, cookery classes to real time dance classes, people---even senior citizens have learnt to enjoy new learning methodologies and opportunities online learning can provide.

Online classes are here to stay:

1. Flexibility:

When classes are prerecorded and available online, it provides a learner the flexibility to access course material and classes online at their own time and convenience.

o Students can access materials and complete assignments at their own pace, fitting learning around their schedule.

o Allows for balancing other commitments such as work or family responsibilities.

2. Accessibility:

No more absenteeism due to illness or no transport available. For all of us who have attended school and college, we might remember that attendance on some days is tough. Catching up on missed classes is even tougher.

o Enables participation from any location with internet access, making education accessible to a broader audience.

o Ideal for those in remote areas or with mobility issues.

3. Cost-Effective:

Online classes are far cheaper than traditional classes in a classroom. This is because we are not paying for the per hour time of the teacher. Also, many times we might have to stay or look for lodging in a place to attend a class in a classroom. Students can cut the cost of traveling to class as well. This provides a lot of convenience, and the saved time can be used fruitfully.

o Reduces or eliminates costs associated with commuting, housing, and physical materials.

o Often, tuition fees for online courses are lower than traditional in-person classes.

4. Variety of Programs and Courses:

It is impossible to enroll in several physical classroom courses in the technical field or for domain knowledge. However short- term online courses not only help upskill, they also provide a variety of courses where students or learners can choose the areas they want to gain expertise in Students can simultaneously enroll in various programs and allot time suitably if needed.

o Offers a wide range of programs and subjects that might not be available locally.

o Facilitates specialized learning with niche courses.

5. Technology Integration:

Students automatically gain technical knowledge and this in turn will help them at work.

o Enhances digital literacy as students navigate various online platforms and tools.

o Encourages innovative teaching methods, such as multimedia presentations and interactive simulations.

6. Self-Discipline and Responsibility:

Traditional classroom training methodology has been largely passive, with students being spoon-fed by the teachers. In online classes…even the live classes, a lot of research and self-learning must be done by the students themselves. This helps them in becoming active learners.

o Encourages the development of self-motivation, time management, and organizational skills.

o Empowers students to take control of their own learning process.

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