A Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Education and Online Learning

This report examines the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global education system, detailing the challenges faced by students and educational institutions alike. It discusses the shift to online learning as a necessary adaptation, highlighting both the advantages, such as increased efficiency, accessibility, and affordability, and the disadvantages, including difficulties in focusing on screens, technological issues, and a sense of isolation. The report further explores the mental health challenges faced by students, the disruption of traditional learning environments, and the varying access to necessary technology. Ultimately, it concludes that while online learning provided a crucial lifeline during the pandemic, it also exposed existing inequalities and presented new obstacles to effective education, creating a diverse and multifaceted impact on students worldwide. Desklib provides solved assignments and study tools for students.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY .....................................................................................................................................3
Advantages.......................................................................................................................................5
Disadvantages..................................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
The global Pandemic has Effected the world in a bad way, as It has put down various serious
impacts on the lives of people as it had imposed certain restrictions on the lives of people. The
global pandemic has changed The various aspects to look at things. This pandemic has exposed the
present inequalities by income, colour, age cast etc. Including this Covid 19 has also impacted the
educational background up to a certain extent , this pandemic has also changed the view point of the
students from various sections of the society (Xhelili, and Sheme, 2021). The Educational
institutions were also being restricted as per the rules and regulations imposed by the government.
The spread of COVID 19 has Affected the various segments of population. This report will
highlight the various Impacts of the Global pandemic along with its Effect on the education system
and new introduction to the Online mode of study.
MAIN BODY
The Global pandemic named COVID 19 has Affected the lives of all sections of society, The
government has imposed certain restrictions and regulations which were followed by the people all
around the world. The Government had imposed the Lockdown which has created various impacts
on the lives of people as they were sitting trapped in their homes which has Effected their mental
health which also leads to the Psychological problems including Frustration, stress and depression.
Due to Lockdown, Different sections of society were impacted such as, The Business sector, Small
scale business and other small scale industrial sectors were Effected in a large way as there were
rule and regulations which had Created a bad impact on as they were not Effective inn continuing
their selling process due to the restrictions imposed( Moawad, 2020 ). The small scale industries
and other business areas were not able to maintain the proper functioning of their business and their
day to day activities as it required a lot of exchange of various components such as various items,
Cash inflow and outflow, Personal meets to sign the agreement etc. The large level organisation
were also Effected in a negative way as they were not free to trade their business and they were not
allowed to import and export various goods and services as per the Guidelines stated in the
pandemic as any inter state and international trade was prohibited due to the breakdown of the
virus. The global pandemic has also Created an impact on the Lives of students as they were not
allowed to go Schools and Universities due to the Prohibited entry and other type of Boundaries.
The various Schools and Colleges has started the Online mode of studies so that any further limit

and Leniency on the Students Education can be stopped. Given below are some of the challenges
that has faced by the Students During pandemic.
 Impact on students mental health
The pandemic has Affected the lives of students up to a great extent as they were Quite pressurised
during the pandemic as they were not allowed to move out of their houses and they were not able to
meet their friends so that they can make a light catch up scenario with them.
 Closure of Schools and universities due to pandemic
Emerging cases of corona virus has lead to the closure of all the schools and universities by which
the studies and the education of the students gets disrupted and they were fling caged in their
houses. Including this they were also not getting proper environment for studying and focusing on
their studies.
 Not gaining Proper knowledge and understanding
After the closing of these schools and Colleges students were not enhancing their skills and better
understanding regarding the various concepts and topics were not being provided to them as, they
were not in touch with their teachers and guider who can explain them in a better way.
 Decline in Physical Health
The lockdown and certain restrictions had put down the world into crisis as they were not allowed
to move out from their houses and to join the surroundings due to the Pandemic. This has caused
various health related problem as the people and Individuals became more lazy and careless towards
their health, and being more casual about the health concerns(García-Peñalvo and Grande-de-Prado,
2021).
 Cutting of the social life
The global pandemic has also Affected the social culture and other Socially active values of the
People as they were not allowed to go outside and come in contact with other people and things.
The pandemic has also Affected to social abilities of the people by which they can be more active
and special so that the unnecessary gatherings and met ups can be avoided to reduce the contact
with each other(Yang, and Huang, 2021).
 Lesser interaction
Due to Global pandemic it was difficult to interact with other people as they became quite introvert
which has created a problem for them in opening up to new people and they were also hesitant to
explain and express themselves.
 Increase in the Screen time
During the pandemic various things were being online and the online criteria also impacted the
people and the individuals in certain manner as they were spending a lot of time on screen using
laptops for works, watching series, Playing games and doing window shopping. The Increase in

screen time has effected the individuals as they start to became more self centred and distracted
from the use of their phones.
The pandemic has Affected various sectors, The most important section of the world which was
Effected due to the global pandemic was the Educational sector as the students were not paying
details and were not being serious about their studies as they were not being guided [properly
towards the direction of focus and dedication. To promote their careful attitude and to generate a
studious attitude for them. The students were being provided by the Online classes by various
schools and universities so that they can stay engaged and related to the field of their education. The
online mode of studies helped the students to stay connected to their studies and various aspects of
Knowledge, but they also impacted the Students in some ways. Given below are some of the
Advantages and disadvantages of the Online studies(Ramij and Sultana, 2020).
Advantages
 Increase in efficiency
The Online mode of studies has promoted the Students to be more effective and efficient towards
their studies as they are being more curious and Engaged towards the new mode of study. There
were a lot of study material that has provided by the teachers to the Students such as, Videos, PDF,
podcasts etc. which has played an important p[art in making the students more aware and efficient
to learn new lessons through new (modeHidayati and Saputra, 2020).
 Accessibility of Time and place
The next advantage of Online study is that the students were Quite comfortable and Handy as they
were being effective and Used to the new learning methods. Along with that they were also joining
the Sessions and classes from their phones and laptops Without even having the Loss of their
studies and chapter sessions so that they can gain proper know;edge regarding what is being taught
to them on the regular basis(Rafique and Rehman2021).
 Affordability
The Online learning has also reduced the Financial costs as it is more affordable than the offline
mode of studies and it can be easily adapted by the students to gain knowledge of various
components and topics which can help them to perform better and to learn effectively and
efficiently. The online classes also reduces the cost points of transportation, meals and Real estate.
Which can be more efficient to the students.
 Improved Student Attendance
The global pandemic has impacted the Educational institutes and certain restrictions were being
imposed on them. The students were not allowed to join the Schools and campus due to he
pandemic. These restrictions made the various schools and colleges to promote the online learning

so that they can stay in touch with their students and can provide them better learning. The students
became more easy and comfortable in joining the online classes which has reduced the chances of
absenteeism and missing out on lectures ( Bhagat and Kim, 2020 ).
Disadvantages
 Inability to focus on screens
The lot of students were being unable to focus on the screens as they were facing difficulties to read
and focus continuously due to the Distractions and other engaging activities such as Social media
sites. They were being inactive in focusing towards their tasks and activities and they were not
paying proper attention towards their studies too.
 Technology Issues
The technical issue is the major issue which wee facing by a lot of students from different segments
of the market as they were being unable to join the class due to the Poor connection and they were
also not able to join the classes and session due to this issue. This issue was playing major role in
making the students unable to Learn and read(García-Peñalv and Rodríguez-García, 2021).
 Sense of isolation
The increase in the online class have minimum physical action between students and teachers. This
results in a sense of disaffection for the students. In that situation, it was insistent that the school
allow for other forms of communication between the students, individual, and teachers. This can
include online communication, emails and video meeting that will allow for face-to-face action and
reduce the sense of disaffection(Qazi and et.al 2020).
 Access to Mobile phones and gadgets
There are a lot of students who does not have proper access to the Cellphones. The students from
the Weaker section of the Society and the students Who belongs to the villages were Quite unable to
get the Access of phones and laptops and other Gadgets so that they can manage to take their
classes. the village students were also facing various difficulties to get the Access of the Online
sessions and classes due to the Lesser availability and other Problems which were making them
Unable to join the Online studies. This was the Big disadvantages for these students as they were
missing out the Lessons and Guidances which were being provided to the other students of their
class.
These were the Advantages and Disadvantages of the Switching of online studies for the students
which can Affect them in the positive as well as the negative manner. The Global pandemic has

Affected the Educational system up to an extent which has also created the diverse effect that was
mentioned( Lall, and Sing, 2020).
CONCLUSION

The above report went into detail with various complex issues such as the COVID 19 and its
impacts on the Educational system. The Global pandemic has created a diversified effect on the
Lives of the people including the students which has also restricted them to join the Schools and
Colleges so that they can learn and take their lessons. Further more, The Introduction of Online
studies to the students were discussed which has helped the students in many ways making them
engaged and related to their studies. Along with that, the various advantages and disadvantages
were also Highlighted so as to make it more clear and understandable.
TASK 2
This Essay is based on various learnings and Research process which has been conducted by me to
analyse about the topic and its various aspects. Before doing this research this topic a lot of

knowledge was required by me as the topic was Quite detailed and Big issue for The country. The
above topic was Quite complex as it has Affected a lot of sections of the World creating the negative
impacts. I am person who is quite Curious and Inquisitive about learning new things and grasping
new opportunities to look after things. I have analysed various aspects of COVID 19 which has
Affected the World in a serious way. The Global pandemic has created different scenarios for
looking at the things and it has also Created the negative on the Various sectors of the economy as,
The Industrial sector, Small scale business and the Education sector as There were certain
restrictions and regulations that were imposed by the government. The Business sector has faced a
lot of difficulties as people were not purchasing the goods and services which is effecting the
Industrial sector in a bad way. The revenue was not generating which is leading a problem for the
Small scale firms. The large Business companies were also being Affected by the Global pandemic
as the trade restrictions were imposed by the Government and interstate transactions and Internation
export of goods and services were prohibited by the Government. For completing this Investigation,
a lot of people helped me in the closing of this process. My friends have recommended me various
sites and articles which are available on net so that I can read about that and can the advantage of
knowledge so as to move further in the completion of my project. There are a lot of online articles
and Research sites which have helped me to be aware about the various aspects of COVID 19 and
its impacts on the different sections of The Economy. According to various resources and articles it
has been stated that the GDP growth of the countries went down and it became more difficult for the
countries to make balance between the countries growth and Stability. The research has included
various aspects of COVID 19 including the Impact on students, The introduction to online studies
were also provided to the students so that they can stay connected and engaged with their studies.
There were various advantages and disadvantages that were faced by the students in the Global
Pandemic as it had created various difficulties for the students to study and to gain knowledge. In
this research I have faced various difficulties a there were a lot of aspects of students whom were
facing difficulties from the online mode. A lot of students were also being comfortable in taking the
online classes and they were being more effective and efficient in their field by gaining knowledge
and taking the Learnings from their home. During the time of COVID-19 all schools and collages
provide online classes for their students. I face many advantage and disadvantage when I start
online classes. The best part of online classes it is more affordable to compared the old- fashioned
learning. Because in difficult classes my parents are free to buy uniforms or spend any travelling
expense, it helps me save money, along with it is time saving I can learn and get my degree while I
am setting at my home and I can carry my phone or laptop anywhere and take class. However in
online classes I am not able to set my focus or mind in classes, I easily lose my focus on studies,
actually is done through phone or laptop gadgets where I can easily distrusted I start scrolling

Instagram, play games while studying. Along with my Parents are worried about my health, because
setting continuously are affect the health, looking at the screen for too long are increased my
eyesight and also create back problem due to incorrect sitting potions . In online classes there are
lack of socialised included, if I ask any doubt related to topic, so many time I am not able to clarify
my doubts because of this.While conducting this research I have taken various point of views of
students near me, Who were taking the online mode of classes during the COVID 19. The students
were Quite detailed about sharing their experiences during the pandemic. They have discussed a lot
of Pros and cons that have faced by the students during the pandemic. This research was also Quite
complex as every student have different point of view which was based on their experience. The
completion of this took a lot of efforts and I have came to the analysing that it requires a lot of skills
and Qualities to pay more attention to the details and for making the research Effective and
understandable. For completing this project I have also improved a lot of skills of mine as I have
improved my Critical thinking, Logical thinking, my Effective communication was also
encouraged. These skills will also help me in near future to promote the effectiveness and efficiency
of myself which is beneficial for me to achieve the personal and professional goals of mine. This
also helped me in increasing the current capabilities of mine so that I can perform better in near
future with having more productivity and increased working capability. This research has also
guided me to look at the different aspects of the topics which can help me to gain more knowledge
and can improve my efficiency.

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