Education is the discipline concerned with methods of teaching and learning in an institute or similar environment. It is the medium for socializing a person. In recent years, online education has replaced traditional and physical classrooms worldwide. Online education is simply a method of providing education through the use of ICT and Internet technology.
Online education is a procedure for gaining skills and knowledge through electronics using Internet technology. Online education has become widespread since the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the lockdown, students were not able to attend traditional classrooms, which gave priority to online education. Online education has become a great source of education available anytime, anywhere for students. Through the use of electronics and the Internet, it has become more flexible for students to learn. This kind of learning flexibility cannot be attained during traditional classroom learning, as students are confined within the four walls of a classroom with the same teacher.
Online education has numerous advantages. It provides the delivery of lessons to students using tools such as videos, PDFs, games, etc., as part of the lesson plan. It also allows students to attend any class from any part of the world. It allows institutions to reach out to a broader network of students, instead of being restricted by geographical boundaries. Also, online education reduces financial costs. It is more affordable, as a certain amount of money used for transportation and lunch is reduced. Additionally, a person becomes more creative without being dependent on books and teachers. It reduces the absenteeism rate, as students won’t be late or can’t make excuses. Hence, online education suits all methods.
Online education is a boon for students, but it also has many limitations. For online education, it is necessary for students and teachers to have electronics, but if either lacks electronics, then the chances for online education will decrease. Also, one must have sound knowledge about the use of information and communication technology (ICT). The major disadvantage of online education is that a person may feel lonely. They read via online classes and graduate too, but they miss the chance to socialize, make friends, and become afraid to share anything with others. Simply put, it acts as a barrier for a person to socialize.
We can see that online education is very helpful. For example, a person residing in Nepal can study in universities in different countries. In this case, a person can socialize with society rather than just in a classroom. Also, online classes may help a student discover and identify topics from various perspectives. Hence, online education seems to be advantageous.
By: Pramish Koirala (Science, F2)
