Students from all over the world have been able to pursue the education of their choice thanks to the development of technology in education. When we had to come up with an alternative for offline classes, education technology also saved our lives. Students have been glued to their laptops and other digital devices since the beginning of 2020. Yes! Despite the fact that online classes are the primary reason why students are so enamored with their favorite Netflix shows, Indeed, the transition from traditional classroom education to online education is radical. The question is what do teachers & students want from online classes. In India, the idea of online education is still very new. Every day, an increasing number of students enroll in online courses. Online education has replaced traditional classroom instruction in schools, colleges, and other educational establishments. The transition from in-person to online instruction was a difficult one for both teachers and students. Online learning is immensely different than studying in a classroom.
We took the feedback from various students taking online tuitions at our website. The students were asked to share their thoughts on what they like most about online learning and what they would like to see improved in the online classes they take at e-Tuitions, their schools, universities, or other platforms that offer online classes like ours. Here, we will write about the expectations of students from online classes.
1. Good experience taking classes online
It seems so easy, doesn’t it? Yet, only a teacher can understand the complexities behind it. However, students simply seek this out. It sounds simple to teach a live online class, and it is. Delivering a lesson, where students understand everything being taught and look forward to the class, should be the objective of teachers. How this goal is to be achieved, depends on the online tutor and the individual student or group being taught.
2. Hold the pace
One thing we always tell teachers who take private and group online classes is to be aware of the students’ learning pace. Some students take the initiative and prepare for the class, while others wait for the live class to cover the subject and then study on their own. Online teachers need to understand that every student is different and learns in a different manner and pace. Some students acquire knowledge through practice questions, while others anticipate that their instructor will lead them through a textbook exercise. Teachers need to understand that for students.
3. Class participation
The use of powerpoint presentations has become important in the online classroom setting. PPTs have always been used in classroom settings as well. They are, in fact, a useful teaching tool. The information that needs to be given to the students is provided by presentations. Teachers also find them to be of great assistance in getting ready for each lecture. However, it is not a good idea to simply display it for the students and expect them to comprehend everything on their own. Many of our students always appreciate teachers who simultaneously explain concepts through presentations or other means.
4. Discussions
The lessons that include discussions are enjoyed by students. It lets them communicate and understand. When held frequently, discussions allow students to participate. Getting students to talk about things can also be a good way to get feedback from them. Online tutors can gather data on what their students understand and where they need more explanation.
5. Quizzes
Quizzing is important for students as well as enjoyable. Because it tests students’ knowledge, it benefits education. A quiz also helps in increasing the student engagement. As a result, it will be easier for a teacher to evaluate the students if he or she periodically creates fun quizzes. Additionally, it will assist the instructor in rousing the dozed students. We are certain to be supported by all of the students!
6. Cooperative work with peers
It’s always enjoyable for students to collaborate with each other. Students always find working with others to be exciting, whether they are in school or college. So, grouping students and assigning them small projects to work upon, is a method of teaching them to work in teams. A task that each group member is responsible for can be assigned. After participating in such activities, students demonstrate significant gains in their learning. At various online education websites, coding teachers and teachers giving science classes, always give a group project to students.
7. Being inquired about their expectations for the class
When a teacher asks students what they expect from a lecture, it gives them time to consider how they want to teach a particular subject. Students get to understand the subject, whether they find the subject easy, difficult or simply impossible to understand. It gives them a chance to consider the obstacles they face in comprehending a subject. Once students share their expectations with the teachers, it will help the latter in designing the material for the lecture.
8. A little bit of this & that
Few other things which our dear students have mentioned, while they mentioned the classes, they take at our online learning platform are: They like that the teachers follow a tailored approach for all of them and for every chapter. Few of the students, especially the ones taking online courses such as coding classes or language classes like the little gaps of 10-15 minutes given between classes. Students need time to process information in some subjects, like online math classes. It also restricts their screen time. Schools & colleges might implement a hybrid form of learning, which will be a blend of both online and offline classes. Teachers will need to carefully plan in order for online classes to be successful. Online classes are definitely the future of learning, but we can not afford to leave a single student behind.
