Online Education Doesn’t Benefit All Students

Remote and online education is one of the tactics adopted by the government to keep students on track with their school work during this pandemic, but it doesn’t seem to benefit all.

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national lockdown to contain the spread of the Covid 19 virus in March 2020.

As the world is facing a pandemic, schools and tertiary institutions had to close their doors alongside various industries.

However since government began easing lockdown regulations, tertiary institutions remain closed and it seems as though students are not pleased with this.

This as majority of students prefer contact lecturing instead of online.

Blazon Magazine spoke to a student who said online education doesn’t cover everything instead it is more of a summary; and each lesson takes very limited time.

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“Online education doesn’t even cover 30 percent of the chapter, we are not learning much information relating to the content. Some students understand better when in class as their mates contribute in explanation”, said one student.

These are not the only challenges as students from rural areas with no access to internet struggle to keep up with the content.

Some don’t even have technology gadgets, although the department has made assurance to intervene, majority of students are still stranded.

These students believe that the government should allow tertiary institutions to open their doors.

Education can take place under strict regulations of basic hygiene, such as putting on a face mask, hand gloves and keeping social distance.

As President Cyril Ramaphosa said, “It is now in your hands to be responsible”.

Life must continue even under such circumstances, people can and should adapt to ways to live.