A pleasant day to everyone, I’m heart and today

we will be talking about the Covid-19 pandemic’s

impact on both students and teachers.
In the current society, the COVID-19 pandemic
has greatly changed the daily lives of people. Both
students and teachers are particularly affected by
these changes.
The shift to online classes has been incredibly
difficult, especially in the Philippines. Seventy
percent of the 109 million Filipino citizens are
considered low-income and marginalized.
Consequently, students that come from less-
privileged families struggle due to the lack of
gadgets, internet connection problems, and
additional expenses. Several students are dropping
out because they can’t handle the academic
workload, the pressure, and the very stringent
deadlines. Students also raised concerns about the
negative effects of distance learning on their mental
health, with 30 percent reporting mental and
emotional stress, anxiety, depression and panic
attacks.
 Similarly, teachers are bearing the brunt of the
distance learning set-up. They work more than what
is prescribed by the academic year without breaks.
Aside from the mental and physical exhaustion,
teachers are also struggling with the lack of
resources.
Their salaries are not enough now that there are
additional expenses for distance learning.
Although online classes are difficult, we
understand that it’s the best option we have as of
now. In my opinion, it is indeed better than the
previous year. Small progress, is still progress. We
are not immune to diseases, we are not armored from
exhaustion, and we are not machines capable of
performing jobs as quickly as robots; we are people,
we break down at times, and that is all completely
okay. We’re calling for academic ease not because
we’re lazy or we just want to complain, its because
we are all struggling. The deadlines and
requirements given to both students and teachers
should be eased and re-calibrated.
 We should show our outmost consideration and
empathy towards one another. Afterall, each and
every one of us are trying and doing our very best.
Being a good person and choosing to be kind is the
least we can do. I genuinely hope we all successfully
go through the silent battles we’re facing. We’re all
in this together. Trust the process, know that you are
seen, loved, and appreciated. Thank you for listening
and have a good day.