Online side-effect: Writing not quite right

Online side-effect: Writing not quite right

Ramendra.Singh@timesgroup.com

Bhopal:19.12.2020

Students attending school after a gap of 10 months displayed one major problem — poor writing habit. Teachers advised them to improve their writing, otherwise they would face problems in higher classes.

With the opening of schools, even teachers were spotted in a new uniform — wearing masks and gloves. On Day 1 of schools reopening, most teachers had to motivate students to resume their writing habits.

Teachers said that class 9 to 12 are crucial for school students. “After completing class 8, syllabus of students change suddenly. They have to make notes and put extra effort in writing. But the online classes have made them stay way from writing. When students attended classes on Friday, it was noticed they they were avoiding writing,” said a teacher, not wishing to be named.

The teacher said that such a habit will land students in trouble. “Students must resume their writing habits. They have to make bigger notes in higher classes and if they lose their writing habit, it will be a big issue for them,” said another teacher.

Even students admitted that they were losing the writing habit. “Online classes are of shorter time. There was no way for teachers to check notebooks as they were focused on completing the course. As writing was very limited, it has become a little problem while attending class and start writing again,” said a student, Akshay Raj.

Schools are now planning to focus on the writing habits of the students. “Schools can start such classes as writing habits are important for students. Even during online classes, students can keep working on their writing,” said a teacher.

It is to be noted that the school education department has allowed online classes for students who do not want to attend classes.