Debunking the Myths related to Online Education

For centuries schools are pictured as a traditional classroom environment with elements such as teachers’ whiteboards, students studying on their desks with notebooks and pencils. It might be hard to picture education in any other way. But Covid-19 has turned the world upside down. Education institutions have adopted online teaching and have incorporated digital schooling with the help of School management systems or school management apps. It has become necessary to adopt remote schooling to ensure the safety of students and teachers. And with the help of tools such as Teno, digital learning has a strong foothold in the world because of its flexibility, convenience, availability, and accessibility. Despite that, a few people still have their doubts and speculations regarding online education. It is their belief that digital schools can never replace or never be as effective as compared to authentic classroom learning. Let us decode a few myths:

1.  You need to be tech-savvy to teach online

Schools and teachers who have practiced teaching in the traditional environment for years and are not well versed with technology might fear using such school management systems. But the fact is school management apps in India and around the world are designed in a way that is basic and easy to understand. With active support and assistance available, individuals who are not well versed with technology can easily get acquainted with such school management systems.

2. Online Learning might be expensive

Institutes might think since all school activities are carried out online it involves resources such as computers, stable internet connection, video lectures, digital course material, which might be expensive. In actuality, online learning might be cheaper than classroom education. School management systems enable remote learning which cuts down huge expenses such as traveling, infrastructure, etc.

3. It affects the quality of education

Virtual learning is identical to your brick-and-mortar classroom learning. School Management apps in India such as Teno have features such as Live classes, Digital worksheets, Classwork/Homework sharing, and many more that promote active learning. The physical presence of an instructor does not change your education experience. The communication feature in Teno’s School Management app enables active conversation, where students and parents can directly engage with teachers to raise queries and get their doubts resolved. 

4. Technology affects and distracts students

Many parents might raise the issue that the use of technology, such as laptops and phones distract students. The use of such devices tempts kids to pursue other digital activities that shake up their concentration. Studies have shown that students are able to focus more during remote learning as they are in a comfortable zone and not surrounded by their classmates. And it is technology that brings engaging learning content such as interactive quizzes, video lectures, educational documentaries, etc.

Online learning is becoming the new norm and it is nothing to be scared of. If you carefully design your school curriculum and make the best use of technology, digital education is no different than traditional schools. School management apps like Teno makes this process simple yet efficient for Schools, Teachers, Parents, and Students. 

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