The Reality of Online Learning

The coronavirus pandemic, which began in March 2020, had left the world in distress. Between businesses, gyms, and restaurants shutting down and even closing their doors permanently, the youngest of our population just might be struggling the most. School-aged children were forced to take their education online in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. At first glimpse, this was a gift and much-needed break for students, who wouldn’t want a break from school and get to stay home all day, but that got old relatively quickly. 

While parents that were working from home or just stay-at-home parents, quickly realized how appreciative they were of school teachers. 

A home environment can be very distracting while trying to learn via zoom or google classroom. Background noises, dogs barking, and restlessness are all real issues that students have to cope with while attending an online class. Then there are the connection issues such as getting booted from a call due to a bad connection on either the student or teacher’s end, as well as cameras or microphones not working.

Then there is the stress and responsibility of making sure you watch the laptop battery or making sure you are in a quiet place with good lighting so you can be seen and heard clearly. This is a responsibility put on the shoulders of a young child who is already overwhelmed with the change of pace. Then comes the learning curve of figuring out how to even set up the zoom call and understanding and remembering to unmute themselves when they want to talk. 

Parents rushed to find babysitters and caregivers to watch the young children while they went off to work. Along with the fact that a lot of households didn’t have computers for students to use, especially if you have more than one child, that’s more than one laptop or desktop computer that you need, and also wifi services. Some have to buy a separate camera or microphone attachments to be able to participate in the class.









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  1. Michael FerrisApril 3, 2021 at 10:48 AM

    The first thumbnail helps draw the viewer in with the shape that surrounds the image. The position of the person laying their head down helps represent the depression and stress that students are feeling. It's simple but to the point while also saying a lot. The second thumbnail tells a story of what kids wish could be the reality. The use of the bubble helps illustrate what the student wants. This one would make a great thumbnail because it shows the comparison between the dream and the reality. The third thumbnail with the computer helps emphasize how much technology has consumed us since the pandemic. It really draws the audience in, along with the title. This is one is also a great thumbnail.

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  2. Andrew S. KnollmanApril 4, 2021 at 2:33 PM

    The first thumbnail uniquely helps concentrate the focus of your overall message in a direct fashion, but also delivers a personable representation that many individuals can connect and associate with. However, you may be able to create some more available space to include some more detailed information about your cause. The second thumbnail presented delivers a similar message, but is definitely more dynamic and effective with its presentation. Within the second thumbnail, there is also enough available space for additional detailed information, but sometimes, having less can deliver more, which the second thumbnail currently displays with its available space. The third thumbnail, along with the other two, again presents a personal approach to its overall display, but does not specifically visually explain the entirety of its overall message, unless read more in-depth upon.

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  3. Maria PabicoApril 8, 2021 at 3:23 PM

    ALISON - good work so far, but make sure that ALL elements of the thumbnail are labeled to properly convey color.

    That being said, your first thumbnail should be the idea for your final flyer.

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