Why Schools should Offer More Remote Options

 

Introduction

Earning an education right from your bedroom- without the hassle of travel, school bus, a packed timetable, or constant teacher supervision- can be ideal—however, it's easy to slip into habits of delay. Remote learning requires students to be just as efficient and organized as they'd be in traditional physical classes. To succeed in your education, whether online or face-to-face, you must be self-motivated and responsible individuals.

It's obvious and 100% true that students learn best in the physical classroom. A typical classroom consists of much interaction between teachers and students. And since online classes involve just watching the screen and listening to the audio, those who do not possess Auditory and Visual learning styles to lose interest.

Many parents thought that this Pandemic, Online Classes have actually reduced their children's performance, and their kids are now no more interested in classes the way they used to be.

Benefits of Remote Learning

Remote learning is undoubtedly dull for some kids and challenging for parents, but not for all parents. It is the third year going on impacted by Covid-19. With the rise of the Delta variant, we should be more careful and proactive in providing all safety measures, especially to our kids. Despite the challenges, remote education has made a significant contribution to enabling students to learn and progress during the pandemic. There are many benefits of distance learning. Some of them are:

·       A remote learning option ensures parents that their child is learning in a safe environment.

·       By ensuring remote learning of children, there is less risk of spreading of coronavirus.

·       When children are self-isolating in this pandemic, remote education can bring hope and a way of interaction between students and teachers.

·       Those students who aren't physically fit or have some disability can get many advantages of online education. They can quickly educate themselves with distant and digital e-learning platforms.

Online classes eliminate the need for traveling or moving out to follow your education, so you can apply for courses based anywhere in the world if you so desire, without the hassle of studying abroad. With remote learning, your education and career choice are no longer the closest, and a literal world of possibilities opens up before you.

    With remote learning, you can manage your assignments on your own time, watch recordings of lectures, and personalize your learning path. In the case of K-12, learning on your terms encourages you to take responsibility without a teacher watching your every move, which may even give students a head starts for college.

Enrolling in online courses means you are likely to be in contact with students from all over the world, which may be the start of some beautiful long-distance friendships with people who can offer you different perspectives and exciting discussions. 

More Remote Options by Schools

Despite the challenges faced by many parents, teachers, and students, remote education has substantially contributed to letting students continue their education during the pandemic. Internet connectivity and access to an appropriate device are vital for digital learning mediums.

This guideline focuses on different ways and methods by which schools can adopt more options of remote education.

·       School management should keep a clear and up-to-date record of students and families requiring sufficient devices and internet access.

·       Check how school management provides laptops and internet services to all those identified or deserving families. Arrange loans or necessary arrangements.

·       Schools can distribute school-owned laptops, fully updated with all necessary applications and software.

 

Platforms of E-Learning

There are a variety of ways by which Schools worldwide can implement high-quality remote education. The technology that lets teachers and pupils connect remotely allows schools to cover most of the curriculum effectively. To deliver classes smoothly and hassle-free, distant online courses, there are a variety of ways. Some of the software are:

G-Suits for Education (Google Classroom)

Google Classroom is a very effective software for both teachers and students. It allows all in one place for teaching and learning. 

·       It's easy to use and has more tools to manage, create, and share all learning experiences.

·       You can access google classroom within minutes.

·       Work simultaneously in the same document with the whole class or connect face-to-face with Google Meet.

·       You can join google classroom from anywhere or from any device. It gives your class more flexibility and mobility.

Office 365 Education (Microsoft Teams)

Like Google Classroom, Microsoft also offers Microsoft team for Online education purposes. Get classes, meetings, assignments, files, and collaboration — all in one place with Microsoft Teams. They provide powerful tools to learn, collaborate, and create in a secure and trusted environment.

Summary

Whatever medium you choose for remote learning, those engaged in remote learning need the proper dedication and discipline for academic and career success.

 

Article researched By Yamama Shoaib 

Email: yk_lead@yahoo.com