Pros and cons of Technology usage during the corona pandemic situation.
 

Pro 1: Convenience and Comfortability

A major benefit of online education is the convenience of it all, allowing students to log on when they see fit. With the wide availability of Wi-Fi connections, students can be logged in from anywhere in the world. 

 

Pro 2: Availability and Affordability

With online courses, the opportunities available to students are boundless. Online college courses and degree programs can be found through a myriad of sites, such as edX, a trusted platform from Harvard and MIT with more than 2,500 online courses offered from 140 institutions. With the option to attend college from your living room, many students are saving on commuting and housing costs as well. As the coronavirus pandemic pushes students to alternative education routes, online learning provides the benefit of easing the financial burden of traditional college.

 

Con 1: Technology and Time

The biggest snafu of online learning deals primarily with time management and technology. For students prone to procrastination, online learning can be difficult to coordinate and motivation can prove to be a struggle. Since the majority of online learning is dependent upon a student’s ability to complete self-directed work, students who thrive on routine and direction could find online learning lacking.

 

2- For those students who have the dedication and motivation to adapt to online learning, they can still struggle due to access. According to the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES), 14% of students, aged 3-18, do not have access to the Internet at home, roughly equating to 9 million students.

 

3-Social Interaction and Stigma

Online learning loses appeal for students who have their hearts set on a traditional college experience. Without the on-campus interactions with educators, clubs and sports, and other students, many students can feel isolated. 

 

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