BEHIND THE
SCREEN
Myth #2 Online learning can
fully replace on-campus
learning why some people also call online
learning as distance learning -- the
Even though we assume that the
teaching and learning quality remains Keep distance to stay safe,
keep connecting to stay well
the same as before, the element of face-
to-face socialization is always missed in
online learning. This is a challenging
time; many of us, students and teachers
included, are experiencing a wide range
of emotions. Some may feel additional
stress and anxiety during the period of
sense of community is missing.
Though practicing social distancing,
which may come with a psychological
fallout, maintaining social connections is
important for better personal well-
being. Texting or video-chatting with
your friends would be a good option!
relatively high level of uncertainty.
Mental health support may have been
staying on the educators’ to-do list.
When lessons were conducted in face-
to-face mode, teachers and students
could meet each other in person, which
fostered the development of a closer
rapport and allowed better non-verbal
communication. Though teachers are
not “faceless” during ZOOM classes (I bet
99% of our teachers will turn on their
cameras), teacher-student connections
are less strong when compared to
conducting lessons on campus. That is
why
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