24th Aug Current Affairs News Analysis | Prelims & Mains 2020
“Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” –Anonymous
Page Contents:
The learning must go on
HEADLINES:
The learning must go on
WHY IN NEWS:
Like colleges, corporates too have moved online to resume their training and development programmes for graduate hires
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 3:Education
ISSUE:
Several companies are making this transition too; specifically, departments that handle training of graduate hires and new recruits.
ONLINE TRAINING VS COURSES
- The Foundation Training programme focusses on enabling the graduate hires to develop enterprise applications that require training on full-stack technologies.
- In the final phase, they work on a capstone project that provides them with the experience of how a real-life project is executed .
- These focus on aiding the individuals’ transition from an education campus to a corporate environment.
CHALLENGES
- One is the non-availability of hardware and software infrastructure and stable Internet connectivity that hampers online learning.
- Another is the disjointed collaboration tools that impact the virtual classroom experience. A third is the lack of peer learning opportunities.
IASbhai WINDUP:
- Personalisation and immediate feedback of this sort will make our online courses nearly as effective as our classroom sessions.
- Classroom time will be utilised for in-person discussions, exchange of knowledge and ideas and to nurture critical thinking.
SOURCES:THE HINDU & PIB | 24th Aug Current Affairs News Analysis
Transitioning to Online learning
HEADLINES:
One step at a time
WHY IN NEWS:
Transitioning to online learning may seem like a seismic shift. Here are some tips to help you settle into the new system.
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 3:Education
ISSUE:
ADOPTING ONLINE LEARNING
- The COVID-19 pandemic has left everyone in a state of conflict.
- And nowhere is this more manifest than in education.
- Despite the uncertainty and speculation surrounding it, e-learning is here to stay .
E-CLASS VS. TRADITIONAL
- Take notes during class.
- Hold yourself accountable and push yourself to be more dedicated.
- If you find it difficult to cope, work with a friend. Find the right person to support and motivate you.
- Also, a bit of healthy competition between your friend and you will bring out your best performance.
STICK TO A SCHEDULE
- Don’t fall victim to the vicious cycle of waking up late, sleeping late, and then waking up late again.
- The online class is as difficult as a traditional class.
- So, ensure you don’t lag behind by creating a weekly and daily study schedule.
SOCIAL DISTANCE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
- Mute, or better still, turn off such notifications.
- If this doesn’t help, resort to website blocking apps to help you focus during the stipulated study time.
SET UP YOUR STUDY SPACE
- Even though e-learning is about flexibility, create a well-defined, neat, and organised space to attend online classrooms and to study in.
- Ensure the space is as far away as possible from your sleeping and entertainment spaces, as well as from foot traffic at home.
PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY
- It is crucial to contribute your ideas to class discussions.
- Ask and answer questions, and actively engage.
- Collaborate with your peers in brainstorming sessions for projects and sharing of resources. Try using apps to brainstorm ideas.
HAVE A VIRTUAL SOCIAL LIFE
- Social distancing and remote learning don’t mean you can’t have a social life.
- Do it virtually! Building and maintaining your social network is especially critical in times like this, as your peers are a steady source of ideas, support, and inspiration.
IASbhai WINDUP:
- The transition to online learning is a seismic shift for everyone.
- Remember, it is all about having and maintaining a balance and let this only be a recreation and not a complete distraction.
SOURCES:THE HINDU & PIB | 24th Aug Current Affairs News Analysis
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