Have you ever tried online studying?
Since the Pandemic of COVID 19 has started in January 2020, most of the universities admitted the method of online teaching and UTM was one of those universities. In February 2021, I started studying online in the foundation program section C1S1. It was a new experience for me since it was the first time I study online. While my period of studying I notice some bros and cons as follows.
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Online Studying has two main advantages.
The first one is saving time. If studying was physical, we would spend a lot of time on transportation especially if someone lives far away from the university campus. The second advantage is the convenience of staying at home. Since we study in our homes, it does not matter which place you stay at. We can study on the sofa, bed or even on our own study desk.
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Online learning also has its own downsides.
The first one is boredom. Outdoor activities are prohibited during the lookdown, so I cannot play basketball or enjoy a road trip with my friends. The second disadvantage is distraction. While studying at home, other family members or housemates can distract us easily. For instance, sometimes kids play around while we conduct our online classes, and it is so annoying.
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In conclusion, the online learning method
has its ups and downs. What about you, what do you think of online learning? Is it good, or is it bad?
