Using recently published evidence, describe the opportunities and

challenges of learning online during the Covid-19 crisis. How can

universities create the best online learning environment for students?

OUTLINE

Introduction

Hook: Introduce the topic – Online learning

Background: Covid 19 pandemic has had harmful effects on people and changs many things.
Distance learning offers effective solutions for people who want to gain knowledge amid
dangerous diseases with flexible times and places while keeping safe.
Thesis statement: This essay will focus on the benefits and drawbacks of distance learning
amid the global pandemic and then provide guidelines to universities to improve the online
learning environment for learners.

Main body

Section 1: Benefits
Paragraph 1: Benefits for students
Avoid Covid-19 pandemic/ provide flexible times and places
Covid 19 has had a serious impact on students – Schools, universities, and countries
lockdown the campus. Learning online allows learners to gain knowledge amid global
disease. – (Adnan 2020)
Another major benefit is – Online learning provides students, and teachers the ability to
learn flexible schedules. – (Coman et al. 2020)

Paragraph 2: Benefits for teachers and students

Develop technical skills.
Enhancing technical skills such as using the laptop, or smartphone to access the software to
learn - (Muthuprasad et al. 2021)

Section 2: Drawbacks
Paragraph 1: Drawbacks for students
Lack of motivation/ lack of face-to-face communication (students)
The major challenges the students faced were a lack of motivation and distractions at home
(Sathasivan, K.S. (2020)) and (Adnan 2020)

Paragraph 2: Drawbacks for students and teachers

Technical problems/ health problems
Technical problems are the major obstacle when students study via online platforms.
(Adedoyin, Soykan 2020) and (Adnan 2020)
Increasing screen time on a daily basis is related to higher energy intake that can lead to
fatigue, poor dietary habits, and obesity.
(Syahputri et al. 2020)
Section 3: Solutions
Paragraph 1: University provides internet services, devices, and tools in the library for
students.
Online training and seminars for teachers.
(Maatuk et al. – 2021) and (Dhawan 2020)

Conclusion:

Rephrase the thesis statement by emphasizing both benefits and challenges when students
learn online. Universities can develop the best environment’s learning online for students.
Summarise key points i.e. current benefits/challenges – summarise recommended
measures for universities
Final remark – governments, local educators, and teachers can improve the quality of
teaching and learning via the internet for students.
However, although, but, nevertheless: Add contrast ideas
Moreover, Additionally, In addition, Also, Further more, Beside, : Add similar
ideas