CAN DISTANCE LEARNING REPLACE TRADITIONAL CLASSES

1. Can Distance Learning Replace Traditional Classes

2. CAN DISTANCE LEARNING REPLACE TRADITIONAL CLASSES • Can Distance Learning Replace Traditional Classes? Let’s see • With Covid-19, several various alternatives have had to be placed in place in these trying times to protect human beings from the deadly virus. One of these security steps has been to substitute distance / online learning for traditional classes. Many of us are contemplating the problem now; after the pandemic is over, with conventional classes, we can proceed with distance learning, or return to normal life. I believe that traditional classes are very important and that, instead of distance learning, they should be retained because they encourage social interaction, teach time management, allow a wider range of classes and make experimental learning more interesting.

3. Social Contact • Traditional classes are of the utmost importance, to begin with, as they facilitate social contact, a crucial factor even after school in most occupations. This is critical because most professions require contact from day to day, such as a nurse, teacher, or lawyer. Another reason this is important is that students can learn how to function as a team early on, another important characteristic of most careers, such as IT or president. There would be no social contact and minimum teamwork in online learning, as you are unable to speak or work with the person physically.

4. Time Management • Next, there is no time management in day-to-day life in online classes, while in conventional classes, students must be punctual and arrive on time every day. This requires a lot of planning, both the night before and in the morning. However, an online class does not take more than 5 minutes to plan. There is no commute, and only a laptop is required. This can be very damaging to the child in the future as they may never be punctual and, in most situations, will be unprepared.

5. Extra-Curricular Activities • Going forward, conventional classes make it possible to teach a broader range of classes, including extracurricular activities. For instance, if a student wants to take a major in art or pursue a dance career, they must practice in person so that their instructor can correct or perform an example of their error. In online learning, as the teacher does not correct the student, there is no way that these courses can be taught at the same level. • Finally, with hands-on activities, conventional classes are capable of making learning interesting. For example, you will not be able to conduct any experiments online in science class. This is because you do not have the materials or you are unable to follow the instructions. Whereas in conventional schooling, you can conduct several experiments in science class. This is because you are supplied with the materials and supervised by an instructor. Another advantage of traditional classes is that you can go on field trips. This is not possible in an online class.

6. Conclusion • In conclusion, traditional classes are a much better form of learning. As they encourage social engagement, teach essential life skills such as time management. It offers a broader spectrum of learning, and make school by offering hands-on lessons more interesting. If online classes replace conventional classrooms, future generations will hold even more of themselves. They will care less about the environment. This will happen because students will not connect.