REPORT

Online learning is rapidly becoming one of the most effective ways to

impart education. The impact of the virus was so strong that online
education became a seemingly ubiquitous part of our growing world. As
a result, education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of
e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely on digital platforms
instead of in physical classrooms.
This survey was carried out by the students from Delhi Public School’s
class 12 in Aligarh, with the participation of 15 students aged 15 to 18
from various schools. In this survey, we examine how senior students
were impacted by online learning. Participants were interviewed face to
face using a questionnaire that had been prepared beforehand, and the
interviews were taped. There are 15 questions in the questionnaire. Five
questions were created using the ‘always, sometimes, never technique’,
while the remaining ten were subjective and included both open and
closed-ended questions.
According to the survey's findings, 80% of respondents thought online
learning was easier than offline learning, while the remaining 20%
disagreed. At the same time, only 3% of students always learned
something from online classes, 67% only occasionally learned
something, and the remaining 20% never did. It was shown that a
majority of 50% never attended online classes and 30% only attended
on occasion, with only a minority of 20% attending regularly. Some
respondents stated that online learning enhanced their confidence in
participating in school activities, while others stated that they rarely
participated in activities due to a lack of ambition. When questioned
about the biggest challenge they experienced switching from online to
offline learning, only around 1% of respondents said they had none.
Access to technology (computers, smartphones, a stable Internet
connection, and so on) was the most commonly reported issue among
students. Another significant problem was maintaining their motivation.
19% of respondents indicated communication challenges with parents or
teachers. Only 7% said that the school's lack of direction or assistance
was a problem. Another big challenge of online learning that many
students faced was the struggle to focus for long durations on the
screen. The mental and physical health of the students was also
seriously impacted. Nearly one-third of students survived online learning
of the COVID-19 with varying degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress
symptoms, according to the findings. Students endure social isolation
and self-esteem issues as a result of the lack of a stable social
environment. Students also suffered several issues, including disruptions
in their routines, issues with body posture, and Increased eyesight
issues with frequent headaches are connected to excessive screen
usage, as are sleep disorders. Many students believed it would be
extremely difficult to adjust to once they were back in the classroom. In
addition, it was shown that the majority of students still prefer offline
learning to online learning
According to the survey results, the majority of students thought online
lessons were easier than offline schools, but the majority of students
rarely or never attended online classrooms. We believe this is due to a
lack of supervision; they did as they pleased and were not under any
obligation to complete schoolwork or attend classes because no one
was there to guide them. Numerous students reported that online
learning strengthened their confidence. This could be because students
learn from the comfort of their own homes, and online classes allowed
them to engage without being talked over, ignored, or intimidated by
others. Some students never participated in online activities, which could
be due to a lack of motivation. We believe that students reported
communication difficulties with parents and teachers because they were
afraid to approach them due to a lack of confidence. We also believe
that some students expressed concern about the school's lack of
direction or assistance because they felt like teachers dismissed their
needs and took them for granted. It must have been thrilling at first to
stay home and relax in pajamas, but it has been challenging to adjust to
the new "normal" where students are expected to attend online classes
and complete assignments and other chores all day. The inability to
maintain attention for extended periods when seeing a screen is one of
the largest obstacles to online learning that many students encountered.
Not to mention, a plethora of distracting information online frequently
draws students' attention and diverts them. Students have experienced
nothing but trauma, from losing their routine to missing out on social
interactions while the world around them collapses due to a deadly virus.