This online learning is taxing.

@Jenaisle (14078)
Philippines
October 9, 2020 3:56am CST
As the world adjusts to COVID 19, education is also trying to cope, and online learning has started. The problem is, the lessons are sometimes so many that the elementary student is swamped with all the photos, videos, and homework to be submitted. It would be understandable if the students are in college and the method more student-centered. But these kids are still in elementary. I'm nearing the point where I would talk to the teacher and complain about the quick deadlines for submission, and so many things to accomplish. Not only are they tasked to finish so many assignments but they are also required to capture videos and photos. The parent almost has become the teacher. What are your thoughts on these?
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Piyush bhatia
@piyushbhatia1 (11698)
• India
9 Oct 20
These things were there earlier as well but parents were not part of this picture
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
14 Oct 20
Parents have jobs as well, so they cannot attend to their kid's online lessons all the time. How can a 7-year old learn online without an adult supervising her? Thanks for your answer.
Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
14 Oct 20
@piyushbhatia1 That's true and you add another one - formal educator. lol
Piyush bhatia
@piyushbhatia1 (11698)
• India
14 Oct 20
@Jenaisle Parenting itself is a job
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Eric Tsuma
@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
9 Oct 20
For me I think it's okay because they get used to technology at Early age and it's an added advantage for them.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
14 Oct 20
Yes, it is, if they just reduce the amount of workload. It's no longer fun, if so much info is shoved down their heads. Thanks for your answer.
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Eric Tsuma
@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 Oct 20
@Jenaisle you are most welcome my friend
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
9 Oct 20
I think it would be a good idea if you contacted other parents and talked to them about their experience. Then you can accost the teacher as a group. It may be more effective than if you do this alone.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
14 Oct 20
Thanks for your suggestion. I was actually thinking about that. If I act alone, the teacher may not consider it as a valid complaint. Good idea.
Simone
@Janet357 (75656)
•
9 Oct 20
and the students don't learn from it.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
14 Oct 20
Yes, they don't truly learn because there's not enough time to do so. Tons of questions to be answered in a day. How can you cram all that information into kids? Thanks for your answer.
Raj
@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
9 Oct 20
Yes online learning is very difficult and all the time parents or the mother needs to be with the kid so it'll be very difficult
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
14 Oct 20
Yes, it is, not all parents are adept in teaching their kids. Thanks for your answer.
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