Virtualization -the boon and also bane of the technology. Covid -19 Pandemic has affected more than 1.2 billion students out all over the world and will lead to dropout over 24 million across the globe.Let's see how virtualization after pandemic has affected students.Classrooms,a place where the person lives than learning.We almost spend nearly one third of our lives in classrooms.But this pandemic turned everything upside down.It has paved way for virtualization of classrooms.
The virtualization of classrooms has filled the pockets of many corporates,but troubles the end-user none other than students in all aspects.The people who are not able to afford smartphones lag behinds because of their financial status even though they might be good at academics.In rural areas,the penetration of internet service is considerably lower than urban areas.Also we are very aware that stress related health problems due to online classes are raising day by day.
The most important factor is distraction while online classes,it is proven that Human mind can concentrate at a stretch only for the span of 22 minutes.But when it comes to online platforms in gadgets,the tendency to be distracted is relatively high.Also its really tough listening classes in the home environment where it is really harder than getting gold in Olympics.Two or more children in a family ,suffers a lot due to lack of gadgets.Also the classes are stressful for young kids,who are the most affected ones.At the age of seven , a kid listens to online class for at least 6-7 hours in a closed space,the chance of getting traumatized in future is very high,this even lead to hypertension and stress related problems in future.
The next biggest problem is traffic in Internet.Due to this pandemic situation, the average time of internet consumption and users of internet has spiked to a high number.Due to this, almost everyone suffers from connectivity issues,the speed of network has reduced drastically.This leads to passive listening and students gets distracted while classes due to interruption in connectivity.
Also we all have seen that a kid's video gone viral ,who literally sobs due to all pain caused by online classes,we have also seen children sleeping while online classes,also teachers who work hard to keep the students active while classes.To be more honest ,its entirely a new experience even to teachers,they are really working hard to take classes in a virtual medium ,also they face the same connectivity problems and stress related problems too.
First of all ,don't get this post in wrong sense its not against online classes but it is all about students and their welfare.Also a big salute to teachers who teach their students with dedication even midst of a tough situation.Online classes are even good at many ways ,it lessens the commuting time and expenses .But as there are two sides to all coins, the ill effects of this virtualization of classes are higher than the positive aspects.That doesn't mean education isn't important but it insists that education isn't everything.
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