Disadvantages of Online learning

 

 The Disadvantages of Online Learning

1. Inability to Focus On Screens

For many students, one of the biggest challenges of online learning is the struggle with focusing on the screen for long periods of time. With online learning, there is also a greater chance for learners to be easily distracted by social media or other sites. Therefore, it is imperative for the teachers to keep their online classes very, engaging, and interactive to help students stay focused on the lesson.

2. Technology Issues 

Another key challenge of online classes is internet connectivity. While internet penetration has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years, in smaller cities and towns, a consistent connection with decent speed is a problem. Without a consistent internet connection for learners or teachers, there can be a lack of continuity in learning. This is detrimental to the delivery and learning process.

3. Sense of Isolation 

learners can acquire a lot from being in the company of their peers. However, in an online class, there are minimal physical interactions between students and teachers. This often results in a sense of isolation for the students. In this situation, it is imperative that the institute allows for other forms of communication between pupils, peers, and trainers. This can include online messages, emails, and video conferencing that will allow for face-to-face interaction and reduce the sense of isolation.😒

4. Teacher Training 

Online learning requires teachers to have a comprehensive understanding of using digital forums or platforms and other technological learning devices. However, this is not the case always. Very often, tutors have a very basic understanding of technology. Sometimes, they don’t even have the necessary resources and tools to conducts online classes.

To combat this, it is important for institutions to invest in training educators with the latest technology updates so that they can conduct their online classes seamlessly.

5. Manage Screen Time

Many learners are not disciplined to concentrate on the task to be done therefore, spending can be a health hazard to their eyes for staying so many hours staring at a screen. This increase in screen time is one of the biggest concerns and disadvantages of online learning. Sometimes learners also develop bad posture and other physical deformities due to staying hunched in front of a screen.

A good solution to this would be to give the learners intermittent breaks from the screen to refresh their mind, sight, and body.

6.The Disadvantages Synchronous Learning: 

•  It’s time-consuming Unlike asynchronous training where you can record a video lecture once and then rest on your laurels with a live event, you need to be online (or in class) at a certain time. ...
•  It’s often more expensive (than asynchronous learning) The natural sequence of the previous point above mentioned.
•  It needs accurate and thorough scheduling,

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George Richards