The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected various aspects of normal life,

including going to office and school. As a result, schools have been forced to
forego traditional classes and shift to online classes instead.

Currently, conducting online classes is the only way out, to keep imparting
knowledge. It involves the use of digital services to create a virtual classroom.
The teacher and students sign into a communication app and sit in front of their
devices. This new system did encounter a few hiccups initially, but things have
been smoothened out.

The challenge for the teacher lies in maintaining class decorum, especially when it
comes to unmuted microphones. Unwanted noise can disturb the entire class. Also,
the teacher needs to peer at each child's video stream to ensure that the children
are paying attention.

Further, since the children themselves are at home, in an informal environment,

they find it easier to get distracted, especially since not everyone has sufficient
space for family members on different online meetings. Yet, most students have been
able to adapt and attend online classes with sincerity.

A very strong disadvantage of online classes is the lack of interaction with peers.
However, fortunately today's generation has access to data networks and voice and
video calls are possible with ease. Though it is not the same as face-to-face
conversations, it allows students to interact with friends and even teachers.
Teachers have gone out of the way to help students and are on duty practically all
day.

Overall, online classes have their own set of challenges, including correcting
notebooks virtually, but they have also brought out some qualities in everyone.
Irrespective of whether one is a student or a teacher, one has to demonstrate
greater patience levels, be more attentive and responsible than during traditional
classes.