Challenge face in learning online class compared to the real classroom situation

The online classroom is learning from the internet without having to come together in the classroom. There are many advantages to an online class. Online class eliminates the barriers to learning such as limited space, time, and resources. Besides, the online class is challenging for us. Since online class needs access to the internet, we cannot carry out a task if there is a weak internet in our area. We lose interest to learn from it and our tasks cannot be completed on time. The online class is new to our learning and it is challenging for us to manage time. It could be because we were only learning in a real classroom for a long time. Another challenge that we face in carrying out the online task. We lack the knowledge of how to use applications, software, and hardwires. These tools are new to us and we have limited knowledge of it.

Online learning is also challenging too many of us. Some friends could not attend video conferencing with a tutor because the internet is weak in their area. In this way, they miss important information from them and feeling bored when the net is very slow. When online learning is practiced, I feel that learning is more of an individual process. We need to complete lots of assignments individually. Learning is becoming a workload and diminishes our interest respectively. One of the issues in the online class is an online test. The test is an assessment of our learning and we become more comprehensive to perform the test. When performing a test, there are many factors such as time, internet accessibility, and skills. We are not acquainted performing tests online and could not perform well even we know. When we attempt the questions, we need to know the steps precisely to perform the test, one accident going to ruin the whole test. For example, if the power is down using the test, we lose the whole thing that we have done.  Sometimes, students accidentally press unwanted keys and whole data gets deleted. The online class is unlike our real classroom. An individual needs to be more cautious and active. We need to be solely responsible for our learning.

Learning from the online classroom is as effective as the real classroom. We can share our ideas and read other ideas through email, Google docs, email, VLE platforms, blogs, and other social networking. We can get adequate information on the content we are learning whereby we can get comprehensive ideas on the topic. Since tutors also have access to our learning, we could perform better and keep the learning on the track. An excellent example of an online classroom is an online class that we are having during the COVID 19 pandemic where all the schools, colleges, and institutions are closed. Despite being closed, student’s learning is still going and they are learning effectively. What we do is, tutors assign tasks and provide lots of materials on the online platform. We need to read and share our understanding online. When we share online, we can listen and read different ideas, we can get much information and reflect on our ideas. Tutors correct our works and guide us to authentic learning. Whenever I have trouble understanding I can directly contact my friends online and seek help. This collaboration has made learning more fun and engaging to us.