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.

• 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.