Solutions:

- solve technical issues through prerecording lectures, practicing to make sure the technology works, and having alternate plans to ensure classes can continue
- social media and online forums can provide speedy and effective communication for teachers to students
- teachers should make their classes interactive and engaging, ensuring that students are given personal attention, as well as making classes creative and focused on the group (group participation, making sure all students contribute and speak up)
- time limits and reminders for students can not only get their attention but give them reasons to attend classes and do the work

Potential Solutions to Improve Online Learning

Problems:
- difficulties with using technology (i.e. connection problems)
- online classes can be boring and unengaging, just lectures during video conferencing
- online classes can be too theoretical, not enough practical education
- too much flexibility can lead to students not attending lectures


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There is the idea that, in times of catastrophe, when typical systems and institutions are impacted and unavailable for people, using technology can solve the issue of unavailability, such as the inability to conduct in-person classes because of the dangers of disease. There is research about the advantages and disadvantages of online learning which also goes into detail about how effective online learning can be in a time where the pandemic threatens to eradicate typical educational approaches. It describes not only the rise of technology that helps combat the problems of face-to-face interaction through digital communication but the history in which technology has helped people receive an education despite disasters such as earthquakes and other natural disasters. The argument is that online learning is not only an advantageous tool but a necessity in a time when normal education is not possible.

Online Learning: A Panacea in the Time of COVID-19 Crisis

Dhawan, S. (2020). Online Learning: A Panacea in the Time of COVID-19 Crisis. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 49(1), 5–22. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047239520934018


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