Online classes give you the freedom to study in your PJs, but it has its own problems.
This year has indeed witnessed drastic changes due to the precedence of alterations that have occurred in social functioning, triggered by the coronavirus.
In this article...
- Problems faced in online classes
- Solutions
While many adults continue to work at home, one group of individuals is significantly affected-youngsters. Interestingly, the otherwise tech-savvy social media generation has found the transition to online academics daunting, leading to many experiencing anxieties, stress as well as depression.
Here are some problems children face with this sudden shift from classroom to house-room
Lack of motivation and poor time management
When home becomes a classroom, students struggle to find a balance and a rhythm, or a way to stay motivated.
Being at home, one is conditioned to think of the surroundings to be a relaxed setting. However, with family and other siblings around, the attention span of students decrease. Students prioritise other issues, which creates a lot of disturbance in their studies.
Technical issue
Many students are not well-equipped with a high internet connection and face problems in virtual learning. All this adds to the frustration and reduces their interest in academics.
Environmental trauma
With the current situation, many students have had to overcome the plight of dealing with either personal loss of a family member or have found it hard to acknowledge the global situation or witness interruption in their lifestyle.
If these problems sound too familiar, we have some solutions too.
Stay motivated
It is easy to stress out when things are not moving in the right direction, or perhaps in the way we thought things will progress. Apart from academics, this is the time to rekindle a hobby. Read novels, sketch or doodle, play board games, or indulge in light exercises.
Play your routine
List down the important activities, work on a daily planner to accomplish goals and priorities, set a timeline for each, share these activities with your family at home so that they help you to deal with the distractions. However, it is equally to prioritise your physical and mental health as well. Screen time should be limited.
Create a study space
Make your study space comfortable, tidy and customise it with colourful stationery and motivating quotes. Make sure your study space has proper natural light and air.
Accessibility to online classes
If you are facing any technical glitch, do not fret! Stay relaxed and inform your professors. Teachers are understanding and will consider your hardships. Also, ask a fellow student to record the session to help you maintain the speed along with the s.
Worry not, this too shall pass!
(Gargi Sachdeva is a freelance writer with Children's Community Foundation)
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