The transition from in-person to remote leaching two years ago has highlighted the fallacies of both new and old education models. As students were forced to stay at home and tune in to their Zoom classes, teachers struggled to keep them engaged and motivated with their work. Though online learning has been a great tool to manage the loss of school time during the pandemic, it cannot accommodate all the problems in education.
The Growth in Online Tools
EdTech companies and start-ups around the world have grown dramatically since the beginning of COVID. BJUY’S, the world’s largest EdTech unicorn, has recently launched its Innovation Hub and continues to expand across all learning sectors. According to the World Economic Forum, Chinese university, Zhejiang University, launched over 5000 courses online to its students just two weeks into remote teaching with ZJU DingTalk, and Imperial College London’s course on the science of the coronavirus is now the most enrolled course of 2020 on Coursera. While there is a threat of learning loss for today’s students due to COVID-19, this era could also be an opportunity to use technology to the fullest in education.
Accessibility and Logistics: Solved
Online learning is accessible and caters to all types of students with access to a computer and internet connection. Students do not need to worry about commuting or sticking to local schools in their area. Many students experience changes in their school habits without realizing it. No...
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