It has been two years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and affected many lives and livelihoods. The pandemic changed our world radically all of a sudden. While COVID-19 destroyed the economies massively, it also disrupted the global education industry. When the world was facing lockdowns in early 2020, most countries decided to close schools, colleges, and universities. From greeting your teacher in the classroom to meeting your friends during recess, wearing your favorite attire at the annual school function, to attending your long-awaited convocation, this became a dream.
Education is the fundamental right of every human. Ever since COVID-19 dramatically reshaped our world, it was evident that the world could not be the same as it was before the pandemic. So, it was impossible to sit back and watch what was next. Communities around the world made every effort to sustain it and came up with long-term plans for the future of our next generation. The global pandemic forced a massive shift from traditional physical education to distance learning. During the pandemic, the educational landscape underwent a radical transformation, and digital learning started to grow exponentially. The students, parents, and teachers were expected to adapt online learning environment seemingly overnight. While online learning emerged with its challenges, it has also offered many opportunities in the education sector. Read on to learn how the transformation of traditional education to digital education has brought a surprising change to the students of today’s world.
Children of today`s era who digitally start schooling will become tech-savvy and digital world leaders. To succeed in life, they will have new ways of thinking and creative ideas to develop solutions. E-learning is good to enhance your technical literacy. The smarter the technology gets, the more the student is innovative and empowered.
The rise in digital education has inspired institutions to become more accessible and widely available. Many universities and worldwide known platforms like Coursera and Udemy offer free courses and certifications for students to experience learning beyond the classroom. Students have endless chances to learn new skills and even earn an advanced degree through online classes. Whether you are a professional or a student, online courses allow you to have a growing career and several relevant job opportunities.
E-learning has also abruptly changed the way of teaching. It has enabled the students to reach out to their teachers more easily and quickly through social apps such as WhatsApp groups, Zoom video calls, and Google Classroom. Many students also find it easier to communicate with their teachers regarding their homework or assignments via e-learning. This is mostly because the students are more likely to learn faster online at their own pace.
Given the limitations of COVID-19, virtual events began to take place more frequently. Schools and universities can host a large number of activities and grand events virtually. Instead of overcrowded and jam-packed halls, students and families are now opting to attend the events from the comfort of their homes. Furthermore, event planners now need a lesser budget to execute a successful event and register more count of attendees than physical events.
Digitalization in education is a big time-saver! E-learning makes it possible to cater to everyone`s needs. Online education can be accessed anywhere, anytime, according to availability and comfort. Compared to traditional classrooms, e-learning provides students with faster and more accurate lesson delivery. E-learning also saves time and the cost of transportation from home to school. It encourages students to manage their schedules more efficiently, so they can enjoy their lectures online along with their classmates from their homes.
With modern technology advancing rapidly, e-learning opportunities have never been greater. E-learning has become quite popular and appreciated by students and teachers both. As the world moves towards digitalization, challenges will continue to rise – as will the solutions. Although the shift to online learning may be a bumpy one, students and teachers have shown a magnificent magnitude of resilience and transformation in the new normal world. For this reason, many institutions are now expanding their digital tools and resources to stay at the top of their game. As the world is shifting back to its `normal` phase, the education sector has now approached hybrid learning, combining physical and online teaching into one cohesive experience.