Online Classes Among Public Students, Study notes of English

Download Online Classes Among Public Students and more Study notes English in PDF only on Docsity! Name: Carl Daniel L. Bautista Section: Emerald Date: February 2,2023 Position Paper Online Classes among public school students I. INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic became a big blow in different aspects of the world, socially, economically, and educationally, specifically the system of Philippine education. An online class is a way of teaching students using the internet and there are so many things needed in online classes such as fast internet connectivity and gadgets, which is the reason why it became a problem in our country. “If kids can be super engaged in video games, there's a way for them to be super engaged in education as well.” - Elon Musk. Musk says that separating children by age does not make sense for education, because students have different interests and abilities that are independent of how old they are. Focus on problem-solving. Instead of giving children 'tools' in a vacuum, they should be taught how to solve problems. II. Body An online class is a course conducted over the Internet. They are generally conducted through a learning management system, in which students can view their course syllabus and academic progress, as well as communicate with fellow students and their course instructors. In the Philippines, online classes are understood to be educational programs, courses, and subjects that are held on the Internet. This is one of the several modalities that the Department of Education (DepEd) has encouraged public and private schools to provide quality distance learning. On a side note, DepEd has issued an infographic to guide parents on which learning delivery modality best suits their children (See the infographic below). When did the Online Classes start? In March 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced medical schools in the Philippines to stop face-to-face learning activities and abruptly shift to an online curriculum. Are Online Classes Better? Well, there are Advantages and Disadvantages, of Online Classes: Advantages of online classes in the Philippines. Online classes are currently widely used in the country. Online classes are convenient, flexible, and safe. First, students can interact with their teachers and classmates in real time. Second, students can learn at their own pace. For example, Reedley International School, a top international school in the Philippines conducts synchronous and asynchronous classes. Synchronous classes are live online lessons that students must attend during their scheduled time. Asynchronous classes are pre-recorded classes that the students may watch at the most convenient time. Third, online classes keep students and teachers safe because both can take care of learning and teaching, respectively, from the comfort of their own homes. Fourth, online classes allow students to have quality time with their families, which is good for their mental health. Disadvantages of online classes in the Philippines. Online classes present technical, non- technical, and financial challenges. Filipino students 1) have no access to a reliable Internet connection 2) lack of mobile devices for online learning. The Internet and electronic devices have become a necessity. The escalating monthly bills have become a burden, especially in households whose primary breadwinners lost their jobs or source of income due to the ongoing pandemic. Speaking of households, there is usually no space devoted to online learning for both students and teachers. Aside from this mobility issue, time management became difficult for students who help with household chores and teachers who manage the household. Indeed, social inequalities and the general lack of resources posed a massive blow to many students and teachers (De Guzman, 2021).