The pandemic has forced everyone to continue having a normal life while

staying at home. As such, people have adopted remote setups like home
offices and online classrooms worldwide. And with the growing demand for
online education, the number of online courses and degrees has likewise
increased.

With the new normal, DepEd designed the Basic Education–Learning

Continuity Plan. This plan aims to ensure the safety of students, teachers,
and staff. It also intends to give quality distance learning by using self-
learning modules. These can be accessed through digital forms, radio, TV,
and online platforms.
Online classes are flexible learning tools widely used in the Philippines.
They are vital because of the following:

 Lessons can be delivered efficiently through technology.

 Lessons and students’ progress can be easily monitored and
recorded.
 Students and teachers can interact even if they are not
physically present in the same room. They can also participate
in conferences in other countries without actually going there.
 Rich and poor students can receive the same high-quality online
education at an affordable price.

Indeed, technology is an important part of education. It links students to their teachers amid

lockdowns and community quarantine. For this reason, Childhope brings its Alternative
Education sessions online. It aims to serve marginalized street children and youth. Thus, more
than 300 of its beneficiaries can attend classes online.

Learning has shifted from a traditional mode to online learning. With this shift, online education
is considered the reasonable choice. It is so because it can be a useful learning method, while
serving as a means to enhance students’ skills. Furthermore, online learning paves the way for
future advances in education because of the reasons stated below.