Challenges in E

Learning
• The spread of COVID-19 has forced millions of students and
teachers to move their communication online. The schools are
closed until further notice and we have to adapt to a new
lifestyle. Teachers and administrators are working hard during
lockdown trying to keep students on track, shifting to online
learning within the shortest time.

• Although technology evolution now allows many things we

haven’t believed possible, the shift to e-learning doesn’t go as
smoothly as we want it to be. Facing the pitfalls of digital
learning may be discouraging and frustrating both for teachers
and students. 
 Gadgets shortage & crashing systems

• Not every student & teacher has a personal gadget to use for online
learning. Many of them are supposed to share the laptops and
computers with their parents, sisters/ brothers to stay on track. 
• Another problem everyone’s faced is a computer crash that usually
happens at the most unexpected moment.

• Sol - Teachers and students have been mostly given a laptop to use
during the quarantine, and no strict time frames are defined for
having the assignments done (in case the families should share the
gadgets). Following the lead of some countries, lectures may be
appearing on TV to make them accessible to a wider audience. 
 Connectivity

• Millions of people around the world are experiencing technical difficulties

because of the high usage rate of online learning systems, video
streaming software, & other digital tools. The platforms are overloaded:
poor quality video and audio, internet problems. Internet connection is
either unstable or the current data plan is not enough to cover the
progressive e-learning needs. Students in both urban and rural areas are
struggling with the “homework gap”. Teachers are trying to manage the
bad internet connection during the online lessons. 
• Sol. Unfortunately, little can be done to resolve the connectivity problem
when everyone goes online. Calling your provider and seeking advice can
work out in some cases, as well as upgrading your current Internet plan or
hoping for 5G coverage. However, the sad truth is we all have to adapt to
a slow Internet speed amid the coronavirus lockdown and learn to live
with it.
 Security

• The covid-19 outbreak, as well as any other crisis,

is a fertile ground for cyber criminals, unleashing
the wave of cyber attacks. Keeping the sensitive
data from being stolen is a number one priority
for digital tools that help deliver e-learning. 
• Sol. Starting to use an application, we can’t be
100% sure our data will be kept safe. However,
it’s still within our power to be careful about the
data we disclose on the Internet.
 Isolation

• This rather psychological factor is still highly affecting students’ motivation and
learning progress. Being in the classroom, students got used to instant eye-to-eye
communication with each other allowing reacting together, sharing the experience,
joking, & making a non-verbal contact, strengthening the social skills. For many
students, a classroom has been a kind of sanctuary, which is now taken away. It’s not a
surprise most of them feel isolated, scared by the pandemic, parents’ job loss, friends’
disconnection.
• Sol. Education is not only about gaining knowledge, it’s also about the interaction
between students and teachers. In today’s world, teacher responsibility is not only to
provide e-learning but support the students, stay connected, and keep the integrity
within the classroom as well. Show your students you are open to communication.
Keep the lessons simple. Be kind grading assignments. Find time to discuss students’
concerns about the current world situation during the lesson. Ask each student how
you can help. Tell them how you’re dealing with the current situation. We understand
how hard it is to encourage the students and how responsible the role of a teacher is.
Please keep calm and stay optimistic?