Online Learning and Its Impact on Students: Positive and Negative Effects, Personal Experience, and Recommendations

This report discusses the positive and negative effects of online learning on students, personal experience, and recommendations for improving the use of online learning during the pandemic. It covers topics such as time and communication management skills, team working skills, and the Gibbs Reflection model.

Academic and
Employability Skills
(TASK 1)

Table of Contents
TASK 1................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................3
Main Body...........................................................................................................................3
Positive effects of online learning...................................................................................4
Negative effects of online learning..................................................................................4
Example the way in which online learning affected own performance as a student.......5
Recommendations............................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................8
TASK 2................................................................................................................................8
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................8
Main Body...........................................................................................................................8
Time management skills..................................................................................................9
Communication Skills...................................................................................................10
Team working skills......................................................................................................12
Gibbs Reflection model.................................................................................................12
CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................13
REFRENCES.....................................................................................................................14

TASK 1
INTRODUCTION
In current time, online platforms have become a crucial medium of study wherein system,
devices, softwares & tools are used for the purpose of establishing connection between teachers
& students. Online learning is regarded as the education which takes place over online platforms
with the use of internet. It is based on formalized learning but, here electronic equipments,
devices are used to facilitae interaction between students & teachers. Main aim of current report
is to provide vast information regarding online study pattern & its impact over students
(Cantatore, 2018). The present study is based on positive and negative impact of online learning
over students along with the impact of online learning over own performance as a student. At
end, necessary recommendation for improving use of online learning in current pandemic time
for the benefit of students has also covered in the following assignment.
Main Body
Online learning is an education setting where students learn through virtual mediums. It
was first introduce in 1990 with the use of internet in distance learning. It is also known as E-
learning where students learn with use of electronic mediums & equipments such as mobile,
computer, laptop & more. This concept is majorly used in higher education where students often
choose distance learning for getting convenience & flexibility of studies (Lancaster, 2016).
Online learning allows students to learn in self paced environment where they can learn as per
their own convenience. With online learning students belong from different geographical area
can connect & engage with a particular institution for getting degree & certificate with own pace.
Online learning is internet based learning where students & teachers interact with each
other in virtual manner. Here, students from diverse background also come & join class together
which enhances collaboration & helps in building different perspective. There is requirement of
computer, laptop and good wi-fi connection or internet in order to take the benefit of online
learning. In online learning students learn at their own premises with the use of advance
information communication techniques. Here, students can access the class from anywhere at
any time. In present pandemic time, most of students are likely to attend online session. Zoom,
Google class- rooms are some measured tools which are used by students & teachers for online

sessions. Here, a lot of people can join the session at the same time. Apart from this, features of
notes sharing, video lectures, screen sharing & more are also aware on such platforms. These
features likely to provide personalized experience to students as if, they are attending class-room
sessions. Use of online learning is increasing rapidly as it has become a crucial way of study not
only in higher education but also in school & primary. However, online education provides
enormous flexibility but also reduce down the concentration level of students in absence of
personal interaction.
Positive effects of online learning
Online learning is concern with use of internet & virtual platforms for learning which
really helps in saving time of travelling & provide facility to study at own place. Apart from this,
online learning is highly suitable for such people who are doing job or some other work & want
to learn more. In this perspective certain benefits of online learning are mentioned as under:
Save time & money: It is the most crucial benefit of E- learning which allow students to
save time as well as cost. Here, one can manage schedule & take classes in online mode as per
own convenience. Apart from this, it also saves cost as one does not need to pay transportation
cost. Here, students can attain classes at own place. So, there is no requirement to travel from
one place to another (Okunuga and Ajeyalemi, 2018).
Personalized learning: E –learning also offers the feature of personalized learning. In E-
learning, one can learn at own pace. There is no requirement to follow the set schedule. Here,
students can learn with flexibility. They can learn at anywhere, at anytime. Students have
flexibility to attend classes while travelling & doing other stuff. Hence, online learning provides
personalized learning options to students where they are allowed to learn at their own pace.
Negative effects of online learning
There are ample of adverse impact of online learning which affect the learning of
students in profound manner. Here, some negative impacts of Online learning are give below:
Lack of social interaction: E-learning cause social isolation where a student gets isolated
from the society. Online medium is the only way of interaction between students & teachers.
There is no face to face interaction which put impact over relationship of teacher & students.

Here, students cannot make friends which is important for the purpose of socialization.
Excessive use of system & devices also put affect health of individuals adversely. They spend
their most of the time in front of sitting system which restricts personal development
(Hatziapostolou and et. al., 2018).
Limited feedback: Due to lack of lack of interaction, there is limited feedback provide by
faculties as they are not much aware with performance of students. Positive feedback is helpful
in motivating students & also stimulates them to work better in future period of time. E- learning
is still lacking in terms of personalized feedback. Students are getting are dissatisfied while they
feel lack of personalized feedback during online classes. It is the major drawback of online
learning which needs to address in proper manner.
Example the way in which online learning affected own performance as a student
Now use of online methods for the purpose of learning has been enhanced. I personally
rely on virtual platforms for getting wide range of information. Here, I have the option of taking
live sessions from my own space. I do not need to travel to any particular place for attending
classes. Rather, I can attend sessions with my own convenience & time availability. If, I miss the
live session, I can also go through with recorded lecture which imparted me complete detailed
knowledge about the topic. Apart from this, I can take multiple short term courses along with
degree program. These short term certifications not only provide knowledge but also help in
order to improve portfolio. Through online learning, I can learn from top educators which is
might not possible in class- room session. For me, online learning is one of the best ways to learn
more & more with immense flexibility & convenience. With the help of E – learning, I also get
opportunity to interact with different students belong from different geographic location. It will
help me in order to gain insights about diversify culture which will impart me greater confidence
to work in diversify environment in future period of time. Hence, online learning helped me a lot
in terms of gaining valuable knowledge, skills & capabilities which will play a crucial role in my
future endeavors.
Although, Online learning offers great feasibility & flexibility. In spite of that, I faced
several hurdles as a student due online learning. I am not able to directly interact with my
facilities. So, I am unable to get the feedback of teacher which is really important to make
improvements in performance for future betterment. Due to lack of face to face interaction, I am

also not able to clear out my doubts. My confidence level is also getting affected as here, I am
learning virtually. There are no face to face meetings, presentations, interactions & other
curriculum activities which are vital for building confidence. Due to online learning, I also lose
my concentration level. It made me careless as there is no proper schedule & compulsion to join
the class at certain time. I used to get indulge in other work due to the flexibility feature of online
classes. During online sessions, I was not able to make friends, interaction with different people.
For a student, it is imperative to have friends but it is not possible in virtual session. Besides this,
I cannot build relationship with faculty members due to which I face ample of difficulties in
clearing out my doubts. There is no scope of extra curriculum activities in online sessions which
obstruct overall development of student. Hence, I faced several problems during online learning
which also might hamper my future performance.
Recommendations
In current pandemic time, online learning has become a crucial way of study. It is used as
a way of learning by universities, graduate, diploma as well as school students. Due to lockdown
& strict COVOD-19 guidelines, people are not able to step out from their residence. In this
environment study is also getting highly affected. Here, E – learning has been used as an
alternative of traditional class- room session. With the use of online platforms, students can
continue their studies in any circumstances. Here, some necessary recommendations for meeting
with increasing demand of online learning in current pandemic time are given below:
 In present time, online learning is considered as one of the best alternative for students to
get engage in learning & development. Online learning is a crucial way of sustain skill
development during closure of school & universities. There is requirement to install
necessary tools within educational institutions so that learning of students does not get
affect due to impact of COVID. Tools such as computer, laptop with good speed of
internet connection needs to present so that teachers can take online sessions without any
disruption.
 For success of online studies, it is imperative to develop positive attitude among students
so that they can attain online classes with same dedication, concentration as they attend
class-room session. There is also requirement to arrange some additional activities in
between of classes so that students get engaged in learning. It is suggested that

educational institutions are required to determine some predefine protocols for keeping
students in discipline during session. Proper assistance need to provide to students as well
as teachers so that they can cope up with ne mechanism.
 There is a suggestion to create such an environment during online session that students do
not feel over burden with assignments & projects. Evaluation needs to be done in
systematic & fair manner so that students know where they are standing which will also
help in making improvement in performance in future period of time. Students need to
motivated to take part in online sessions & there are also facilities of doubt clearance.
The above recommendations are helpful in order to maintain best possible environment
during online learning. During COVID – 19 online learning has become an emerging medium of
study. Above stated points will help in making the online learning successful where students can
learn a lot with the use of virtual platforms.

CONCLUSION
It is examined with above stated points that online learning refers to the use of internet as
well as virtual platforms for learning & growth. It is analyzed that online learning offers great
flexibility & convenience where students can learn at their own pace. However, online learning
also has some limitations in terms of lack of face to face interaction, lack of concentration,
limited skill development & more. Hence, there is requirement to maintain engaging
environment during online sessions for getting positive benefits from E- learning which is
rapidly increasing during current pandemic time. Moreover E- learning is one of the emerging
concept which has brought revolution in the field of education by providing options to study with
own pace & convenience.

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