Covid-19 & Online Education

During the corona pandemic, online education is a kind of aid for

us & it offers a sound mental health keeping depression, anxiety &
loneliness away.
Introduction
Many times I saw Wish on Social media. People want six months vacation twice a year. Although this
wish seemed unrealistic enough, a terrible virus called corona came and fulfilled this unfulfilled wish
of many. He traveled the world by himself and put us under house arrest. This long six-month
retirement has had a long-term impact on everything from economics to everyday life, not to
education.
Coronation education
After receiving the first covid patient in the country on March 6, all the
universities were closed from March 16 to prevent infection. The official
shutdown has been slow since March 26 until October 3. How is this long-term
closure going on in the educational activities of this country or what is its effect?
Effects of covid-19 from my research
Session clutter in academic year.
Decreased field of knowledge acquisition and inefficiency.
Learning inequality.
Economic hardship.
Decreased field of employment.
Workplace lag.
 Decreased field of knowledge
acquisition and inefficiency:
Session clutter in academic year:
In many cases, auto-
 According to the information received, about 3 crore
people of this country are students. Due to Corona,
promotion in JSC-PEC or other
80% of the students in the country have been deprived classes is being considered,
of education, in fact their educational activities have
the syllabus is being reduced.
stopped. They are six months behind. Where HSC :
candidates are supposed to prepare for admission by The attendance rate in online
taking exams so far, they are sitting in the third year of
HSC, meanwhile class XI-XII has also been admitted. classes is only 6% and again in
As the HSC candidates have lagged behind due to the classes it is seen that the
Corona, the students of class XI-XII have also lagged far
behind. The same picture applies to university students are going to sleep by
students. joining, this is hampering the
real education, they are really
lagging behind.

Learning inequality
Most of the students in the public
universities of our country were the
children of working parents. Sitting
at home for a long six months is the
only way to get food, where online
classes are a luxury, many people
don't have enough gadgets.
Economic hardship:
Many of the children of the final year
were sitting on the side of the job to
take the helm of the world, many of
them are in a situation where the
tuition is closed and the income is
reduced, they are also suffering
financially as a result of falling behind
in the field of education.
 Decreased field of employment:
lag:
A huge population will take over in
The age of entry into BCS or other
government jobs is limited in this
country, as a result of Corona,
students are lagging behind and
losing age.
Workplace
2021. Exactly a large population would
also get into the job, which would have
an impact on the workplace as well
because of the corona. A very small
example can be given with medical
students. One of the manpower of all
the hospitals is the newly passed intern
doctor. Hospitals will also suffer from
manpower crisis as the final proof is
delayed due to corona.
 What we need to do in the coronation education
system?
Budget increase in education sector.
Online class arrangements.
Alternatives to online classes.
Quality education guaranteed.
Free access to foreign libraries or courses.
Introduction of online test method.
Provide free net service.
Integrated network system.
Distribution of gadgets to poor students.
Budget increase in education sector:

In order to solve the problems in the field of education, the

necessary funds are needed first, although in the budget of the
fiscal year 2020-21, this education sector was far behind
Online class arrangements:
In order to reduce the session clutter, each batch has to take classes through Zoom,
Google Classroom, Meet, etc. Teachers also need to be made proficient in technology
so that they can also keep the attention of the students.
Alternatives to online classes:

Many places in the hilly areas of the country do not have adequate network. They
need to be provided with networkless education like Sangsad TV.
Free access to foreign libraries or courses:

Along with the closure of educational institutions, the library is also closed. For this reason, students
can be given free access to world-renowned libraries. At the same time, the online paid courses of
Udemy can be given for free. For example, recently CUET is offering free courses by signing a contract
with Chamek. Again, the courses are offering 3600 courses in 400 subjects for free.
Introduction of online test method:

Provide free net service:

Teletalk is giving free net for free classes to the students of this country. Not
only Teletalk, but all other operators also need to launch special packages for
students. If necessary, cities and villages have to be covered by WiFi in stages.
Integrated network system:

According to the BTRC, there are 100 million net users in the country, but there are
not enough networks in many areas. In this age of digitalization in education,
uninterrupted networks need to be ensured.
Distribution of gadgets to poor students:
For students who do not have the required gadgets, the Ministry of
Education and the University Grants Commission have to list and distribute
the gadgets at the university-college level with the help of student loans.
 Conclusion:
Corona needs everyone to go through a terrible transition next time, a change in the landscape of the
field of education to deal with that time, or else Corona will be waiting for us next time with a more
terrible transformation. This long-term education can enable future fighters and statesmen to
overcome all adversity with a smile by giving them the opportunity to acquire real skills and
knowledge.

MD MUNTASIR FAHAD
Dept. : EEE
ID: 18203021
Bangladesh Army University of
Engineering & Technology.