Homework for 2C: online learning+

 


So, it's been a month since we started online education. How do you rate this time? What do you like/dislike about online education? What would you improve? Give your opinion and suggestions.

Word limit: 150, deadline: Nov. 20th


Comments

Unknown said…

After one month of online education I rate this period of time positively. Teachers are more or less prepared for this kind of teaching, but we can’t deny that all teachers are better prepared than in first distance learning that occurred in the first half of 2020.
I really appreciate willingness for explaining each subject by applications like Discord or Teams. It really helps me in constantly learning new things and I can keep up with school pace of learning.
I very much dislike the quality of Internet connection in Zduńska Wola, it complicates everything about e-learning. Teachers cannot do anything about that problem because of the amount of money that school gets from polish government. Good Internet in Zduńska Wola is relatively expensive
Most important improvements should be: upgrade Internet connection and help older teachers in setting up their online lessons. Older people have troubles with using modern technology. I think that we can help them in that hard situation with which we all have some difficulty.
All in all I think our second online learning is much better that first one but there are still some things that can be improved.
Wiktor Góralczyk
Anonymous said…
In my opinion online education is mostly bullshit. Main problem is internet connection. Very often teachers or students don't have good internet connection. So on platforms like discord some students like me can't see the board bacouse camera takes too much internet so I can't see anything. Because of that I waste time after lessons to learn by myself. Second problem is lack of good equipment. Most of the teachers don't have good microphone and camera, so at lessons you don't see anything and hear what the fifth word with wired sounds. Another disadvantage is the whole system of online teaching. When we had to create a school account on a teams app we got logins and passwords from an e-school register. Logins to teams should be our first name, surname and other thing after @ sign. I was very surprised when my login was tkaczmarek@…… ,but I said ok it does not matter. So I was following instructions and when I logged in I saw my account name is Teresa Kaczmarek. My reaction was: wtf is this?! I wrote an email to my tutor teacher and she called to people who are doing accounts and fortunately they changed the name and now my account name is correct.
For me the only advantage of online lessons is that you don't have to ride to school on my bike no matter the weather outside.
Szymon K.
Anonymous said…
It's been a month since the schools closed again. Do I like online lessons? I like it, but I'm afraid to write my high school diploma. I don't have to get up early to get dressed for school. Just turn on the computer. I take the notebook and start taking notes. I can do it in pajamas, sweatpants. You can also do other things during online classes. Listen to the teacher and brush your teeth, for example. Some do not participate in the lesson. They just report their presence and go on to sleep. Breaks between lessons are also fun. They are longer, so I can take a nap or go eat in the meantime. At school, naps are rather out of place and rather rare. Online lessons are fun, but I am concerned about the remote learning effects later on. At school, she feels more focused and has a better understanding of the topics. At home, I can't always focus on the lesson because I have a lot of distractions around. If I have to sum it up, I'd like to go to school again. Then I have contact with my friends. I love my class and I love being with them.
Kinga k
Anonymous said…
Exactly a month ago, we switched to online learning. That time passed very quickly. In March, we already had contact with this form of education, because then they closed schools for 3 months. It was also a difficult time for us. High school is the most beautiful time of our lives and I am at home. Instead of enjoying youth, meeting new people, going out with friends after school, we sit for 7 hours in front of the computer. The downside to online lessons is that there are so many things going on at home that distract me a lot and I can't concentrate. It also doesn't help that the classes don't go on as they used to, one lesson after the other. Long breaks between classes don't help me concentrate. The advantage of remote lessons is that I can get enough sleep and wake up later because when we were still at school I had to get up at 6am because I had the 7am bus. Now I take my time and get up 15 minutes, sometimes 10 minutes, before class. What I would like to improve is a better organization of lessons, as very often teachers do not show up on the other side of the computer or are 20 minutes late. In my opinion, this form of learning will last a maximum of 2 months, otherwise you will go crazy.
Klaudia
Anonymous said…
In few months we all experience something e-learning. E-learning is a type of school but your teacher thru online platforms like zoom or discord. As we all know this type of studying has some advantages and disadvantages.
There is no denying that e-learning is just more comfortable. We can take classes anywhere at anytime. For instance, when you need to travel to another city, you just turn on your phone, open an app and listen to your teacher and that is it. Secondly, when you are learning from home you can use any book that is in your home or just use internet browser. For example, when you do not know a definition to same word, you can just google it.
But e-learning is not so perfect.
Firstly, to connect with our class we need a good internet connection to avoid any problems. For example, when you do not have good internet connection, you will not be able to hear your teacher. Secondly, you just have to have a good motivation because when you are at home many things can distract you. For example, you just have to care of your dog or have to make a dinner.
Summing up, learning at home can be really comfortable but you just have to motivation to focus and that could be really hard.
Wiktoria L.
Anonymous said…
Due to the prevailing pandemic, my learning takes place remotely. At the very beginning, I thought it was a really good option. I was able to focus on myself, I had a lot more time for other activities and the learning was good. However, after months of distance learning it became a torment. The lack of contact with peers is a heavy burden for me because of my character. Laziness often wins and does other activities instead of focusing on lessons. Also, the lack of appropriate equipment for me and some teachers who conduct lessons is a really big problem. Also, the programs I use during the lessons do not convince me. However, it has its advantages. I can focus more easily and ask my teacher for help. Also, some solutions are an interesting alternative to learning, for example reading articles, presentations or films for which there is no time at school. In order to avoid problems with distance learning, the school should equip students and teachers with equipment in advance or simply help understand some learning programs.
Patrycja
Anonymous said…
I really don’t like online education. I want back to school so badly. The only thing I like in the online lessons is that I can wear sweatpants or pyjamas and feel comfy. In my opinion the biggest problem is the Internet and applications like Teams or Discord. The servers are very overloaded so sometimes I can’t see and hear my teacher. I know that it’s not the teachers’ fault and I really appreciate that they trying to do normal lessons. Another thing I dislike in the online education is the lack of motivation and willingness to study. It’s very hard to me to found motivation to do something especially homework and I really worry about my final exams. I miss spending time with my friends in school and after finish lessons or meeting new people. We spend our best years of life sitting alone at home in front of our phones or laptops. It’s really sad. I hope it will be better and we back to school very quickly.
Zuzanna B
Anonymous said…
We have online learning for a month. In the beginning, there were so many problems with the organization. Last school year we weren’t prepared enough for this situation and things like online-learning platforms, online grade books, or even ways to communicate between teachers and students, wasn’t as good as it should be. This year we are trying to make up for backlogs.
I think this year, online learning isn’t especially hard for me. In the beginning, there wasn’t too much homework to do and spending time in front of the computer wasn't a big problem. Now, after a few weeks, I am tired sometimes. I get up and for six hours I sit in front of the monitor and after classes, I also have to do some homework to which I have to use the Internet and there are extra hours with the computer. My back hurt, my eyes are frazzled and also my mind is unsettled because of a way of afforded information.
For me, one of the disadvantages is that students need to spend more time on elaborating online learning materials. For example, I usually have to do it on my own because the way of making classes doesn't persuade me. But there are advantages of this because everyone can fully personalize the learning process and adapting the speed to their own abilities. Also thanks to that I started learning how to organize my time and how to fully make it.
If I have to suggest something, I will say that some teachers should be more understanding because we know what they feel. Sometimes our Internet disconnects, we can’t get into a lesson, or we are just tired because of sitting in front of the computer the whole day. This situation isn’t comfortable for anyone, but we have to adjust and survive it.
Zuzanna L
Anonymous said…
Pros:
1. I can sleep longer because I don't have to wake up early, put make up on my face, prepare school supplies and get dressed in formal clothes.
2. I make up the time and save some money for a commute to school and a return to home.
3. I don't have to stress, learn for long hours and take a lot of tests like in normal school routine. I haven't got so much homework.
4. I'm a mobile person, I can attend in a lesson no matter where I am and what I'm doing at this moment. For example, on Friday when I start with Chemistry I stay in a cosy bed in my bedroom.
5. I have got everything close at hand, for example food, school supplies. Also when I have problems with tasks or I don't know the answer for a question from teacher I use the Internet.
6. I finish lessons earlier and I have a lot of free time for my hobbies and chat with friends.
Cons:
1. I spend a lot of time staring at a computer or smartphone screen. Sometimes I have got a headache, my eyes are bloodshot and tired. When I sit for too long my neck and loins hurt. I try to sit straight, drink more water and open the window to oxygenate my brain.
2. I spend a lot of time alone in my home and it causes an isolation from outside world. I don't meet with classmates. On e-learning I often don't see a facial expression of people because they turn off their webcams.
3. E-learning isn't effective because we have no motivation to study. Method and diligence require from us so much energy and self-discipline. I quickly forget what I was doing in the last lesson. I think that teachers should send more materials and worksheets for these ones who want
to revise and remember a specified issue and care about a matura exam in the future.
4. Sometimes I have technical difficulties with the Internet and microphone. I can't log in and connect, I have to wait too long for loading a website. It's stressful and annoying.
5. My mobile phone and laptop are overburden because of lots files, notes and photos and they are working slower and slower. I think that teachers should decide to run lessons on the only one app because I have English on Zoom, PE on Microsoft Teams, History on Discord and Biology on Skype.

Joanna Misiak
Anonymous said…
A month has passed since remote learning, which I personally am not a fan of, and I think most of people. We were all used to stationary learning, going to school, sitting in the benches, meeting with friends, it would seem that we will never miss it, and yet ... I don't like distance learning that you have to motivate yourself, and this is very difficult. Personally, it is difficult for me to focus on the computer and learn as much as in school. I like online learning that I can get up 5 minutes before the lesson and not an hour as I had to because I live a bit further from the city, I can drink a cup of coffee, tea and learn. Rather, I would not improve anything because it is impossible to do it all, probably better to do. I hope we will return to the old everyday life soon. Kołodziejczyk
Anonymous said…
After one month of online education I found that I really hate it. I am a type of person that enjoys working with people. I also learn more effectively in a huge group, because it really motivates me. My character and personality are just improper for learning alone, in silence.
In addition school gives us an opportunity to meet with friends from the class. I feel like the best part of my life is wasted. I used to hang out after school with my group of best friends and now I miss them so much. I feel depressed, because I can't see them in reality.
Online classes are also problematic. Teachers and students very often don't have a good internet connection. Sometimes, because of that, a whole lesson is wasted! There were many situations where programmes as discord or skype caused problems. For example I sometimes can't read what is written on a board, because everything I see is pixelated.
I'm worrying about my matura exam. I'm afraid that I will not pass it with the results that I would like to get. Some new topics are really difficult for me. There is no one except a teacher, who is able to explain things I don't understand. However, with this new situation teachers can't do it as effectively as they could in school. It's not their fault, we all are helpless in the current situation.
Despite that the school online is hard for me, it has a few advantages. I can sleep longer and i don't have to get ready in the morning. I'm not as tired now as I was while in normal school. I also can wear comfy, baggy clothes and i don't have to worry about how i look. Everyday life passes much more slowly, without rush.
To sum up, e-learning is very hard for me. I feel stressed and I can't motivate myself to do my homeworks or learn. The lack of contact with people from school overwhelms me. Although school online has a few advantages, for me it's still horrible. I hope that we will return to highschool as soon as possible.
Agata
Anonymous said…
After a month of remote learning, I think it's good in terms of knowledge segregation. When we went to school, every teacher told us that his subject matter was the most important thing, even though we didn't think about it ourselves. I think remote learning is good because we develop an independent desire to learn and learn new things. This motivates us in some way to work independently. The upside and downside maybe the tests, or rather the lack of them, because each of us likes a different school subject and each of us would rather find out what interests him. As I said, this also has drawbacks, because we do not have such a top-down compulsion to learn, so we can treat science with a grain of salt and sometimes write it off from our day. Comparing the remote learning that we started in the middle of last school year with the one we have now is a dramatic difference. All thanks to the fact that now we can connect to the teachers by discord or teams. This makes it easier for us to communicate between the teacher and the student. It allows teachers to explain topics to students more efficiently remember what was in the lesson. My suggestion to improve our remote learning would be to fund a good quality internet school. Unfortunately, but in our city, it can be expensive, which means that the money that the school gets from the state may not be enough. It would be good to organise remote learning courses for teachers to use mobile devices more efficiently and to increase the quality of remote lessons. In conclusion, I think that the remote learning that we have now is much better than what we had.

Franciszek Kosecki
Anonymous said…
Online education after a month
This month of online learning wasn’t as effective as it could be in normal school. Even though teachers are giving much more than always, students have more on their’s lap. It’s harder to teacher to teach anybody when he/she doesn’t see students faces, reactions to topic. It’s also harder to students to concentrate on subject when they can open anything on their computer or they have a bed nearby. When we stay at home we have anything what we need in different situations e.g. pills when we feel poorly. We also have internet in our disposition e.g. when question is too hard and we need a tip. It’s definitely benefits of online learning. Let’s have a look on problem with internet. It’s not only used to help with education but it can distract us in many ways like social media. Online learning is harder than normal learning so we need to spend more hours on revising. In my opinion actual online learning is enough good for everybody. It’s not perfect but I don’t know how to improve that kind of learning. Hard times like these requires from us more than before and we need to get over that.
Julia J.

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