Non-Linear learning has unlocked doors for part time scholars, says Dr. Manish Kumar Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mass Communication
Learning has undergone a paradigm shift in COVID times. Non-Liner education has altered the education landscape worldwide. With the optimal use of knowledge and constant up-gradation on the go, learning has added to it an experiential dimension. Suitability and experiential learning are the two latest accompaniments to the way we teach.
Throughout this pandemic, Non-Liner education has played a vital role in providing education to all the students while sitting at their home. Communicating things has become easier and the student teacher interaction is more adapted.
Advantage for part time academics
Non-Liner education has also unlocked doors for the learners who could not sign up for courses due to paucity of time. Work from home environment is conducive to equivalent learning via non-linear mode. This makes e-learning the most utilized method of studying nowadays. Home-caged, both students and teachers made the most out of the opening during pandemic.
The virus has shaken the world because of which most administrations have closed all the schools and educational institutions to follow the social distancing norms and to contain the harm. This decision moves every student whether he/she is from an institute or university. UNESCO supported the decision of the governments and permitted the intent of the governments to protect the public from being infected. However, Non-Liner education has also put a big question on the holistic development of the students. Many exams were negated due to pandemic and students were promoted to the next class without any evaluation or assessment. Government introduced the concept of remote learning by publicizing that teachers should take non-linear classes so that student’s academic growth is not compromised. In the start, technical divide proved to be the biggest challenge. Many students did not have access to technology at their homes. Many students reported network problems in their area and they could not attend the classes appropriately due to connectivity issues. Non-Liner classes benefited the students who had access to technology, but students with poor background were the worst hit lot.
Pros and Cons of E-learning
| ADVANTAGES OF E- EDUCATION | DISADVANTAGES OF E- EDUCATION |
| Students are not bound to follow their secure schedule as they are free to select their own time and home of study. | Students who have eye sight tricky and can’t focus on screen for a long time face the biggest challenge in Non-Linear education. There are many students who can’t listen Non-Linear for a long time so they engage on their social media handles as the class progresses. This in turn poses a bigger test for the educators. |
| In traditional classrooms, students come on a daily basis by experiencing the cost of transportation, while in e-classrooms there is no such price. | Every student does not have a decent or excellent internet connection for taking Non-Liner classes. So, it can affect the study of those students who are facing web issues in their area. |
| E-education affords a platform to students where they can network with their friends and seniors in any part of the world; traditional classrooms on the other hand offer interaction occasion with limited students. | Some students are characteristic of group study as they can’t study on their own. E-learning is a big trial for them as they study in isolation while attractive classes in the Non-Linear mode. |
| Attendance in Non-Linear classes is better than the traditional classes because students favor taking their classes at the place of their convenience. Probabilities of being absent become less or fewer. | Some teachers are not used to taking on scientific advancements. So, it’s difficult for them to teach in Non-Linear classes and function effectively. |
| Every student has his own style of learning; some feel better interacting offline but there are many who like to interact Non-Linear. | Non-Linear education lacks face to face human interaction and therefore, making friends or nurturing long term relationship is a bleak possibility. Introverted students do not get an opportunity to engage in class during Non-Linear learning. |
Conclusion
Non-Linear education has advantages as well as disadvantages, but it has proven to be a consecration in these tough times. To succeed in the Non-Liner situation, every student must first study well so that he/she can find the university and course best suitable to his/her calling. For students seeking careers in journalism, television, radio and Non-Linear media, advertising, content writing, corporate communication, event management and public relations, the skill based curriculum offers a perfect take off platform for to a successful future. JIMS,VK-2 offers a three year degree course Journalism and Mass media that aims at developing the skills required for both linear and non-linear media.
