The Challenges in online Teaching-Learning process

Abstract

The worldwide irruption of COVID-19 pandemic has jeopardized the all the sectors of our society. Education System has been disrupted hugely affecting students, teachers of school colleges and universities. Online education system emerged as the only possible solution. But nationwide online teaching-learning process brings huge challenges due to the inadequacies and inequities of our education system. availability of smooth internet connection, access to required gadgets, being familiar and getting adapted to the online environment, maintaining privacy are parts of the challenge faced by almost all the academic staffs. Students feel isolated, lose their concentration and desire for learning, and their attention span decreases. Physical and mental health of the children, students can also get hampered due to excess screen time and absence of bodily movements due to continuous online classes. Not everyone can bear the cost of technological tools needed for online education. Many teachers and parents, not being familiar and comfortable with the technological tools, find it difficult to guide their students and children respectively. Planning and strategizing scenarios for the worst possible conditions could be the key. These difficult times have also taught us that in order to survive the crisis, students must be capable of problem-solving, critical thinking, and, most importantly, adaptability. Efficient technology that is able to effectively facilitate educational processes but has minimum maintenance and procurement costs, should be brought in after their pros and cons are thoroughly weighed.