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APA Research Paper: Covid 19 on Education

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APA Research Paper: Covid 19 on Education

Introduction

Many educational institutions have had to shut their doors as a result of Covid-19.

Education has been temporarily suspended across the world as a result of pandemic precautions

taken by governments. This year's outbreak of COVID-19 has struck devastation around the

globe, and education has taken an especially heavy toll. Students, professors, and institutions

have all suffered as a result of this situation. One out of every five kids is unable to attend

school, and one in every four students is unable to attend college, according to research as of this

writing, affecting over 800 million students worldwide. It is estimated that 1,6 billion children

have been adversely affected by the closures. More than half of the world's countries have closed

their schools on a nationwide level. Lockdowns have been implemented to deal with COVID-19,

which has disturbed regular learning (Tadesse & Muluye, 2020). Traditional methods of teaching

must be supplemented with online, radio, and television materials in order for pupils to learn

effectively. Since none of these instructors had anticipated the rapid changes in educational

delivery, they had to learn how to make adjustments. Thus, COVID-19 will be examined in

terms of its impact on education and students in general.

Impacts of Covid in Schools

Many schools throughout the world had to close because of the COVID-19 outbreak. As

a direct result, both academic ambitions and employment goals for the future have been

significantly hampered. As a result of global efforts to regulate and restrict COVID19, a number

of schools were forced to close around the world. According to the conclusions of a research, the

shutting of schools in more than one hundred nations has affected almost half of the global

student population. As an example, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who first
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opposed the concept of shutting schools, later acknowledged that doing so would help reduce the

number of COVID-19 infections. When schools close, they have a significant influence on the

community's economy, social fiber, and educational environment (Rizun & Strzelecki, 2020).

However, the aforementioned expenses have significant repercussions for the most defenseless

members of society and their families. COVID-19 may disrupt the educational system for a

longer amount of time than originally expected since a more dependable technique of containing

the pandemic has not yet been developed. If the COVID-19 virus continues to spread at its

current rate, schools will be shuttered indefinitely.

Researchers have used a number of methods to show how the epidemic has affected

schools. For example, if schools are closed for a lengthy period of time, students' grades and

motivation may deteriorate. School closings give pupils more opportunity to engage in criminal

activities, which lowers their grades and diminishes their interest in learning. According to the

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more students may be compelled to drop out of

school if schools are closed for a prolonged length of time (CDC). It's no secret that school

closings are divisive and have a significant impact on a large number of students. Consequently,

students with special needs or learning difficulties who require teachers to give physical

monitoring and attention may have setbacks in terms of academic achievement and the quality of

their educational experience (Aristovnik et al., 2020).

Technology in Education

Educational institutions have utilized cutting-edge technologies to assist pupils moving

forward. The COVID19 epidemic increased the global demand for online education. Thanks to

technology advancements, young people will be able to learn from any location, even if they do

not attend school. COVID-19 offers a significant challenge to global education, and electronic
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learning platforms have becoming prevalent. Since the shutting of institutions, technology has

become an integral feature of student-instructor contact and involvement. Thanks to technology

improvements, educators, parents, and children now have access to a range of materials in the

event of a pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 is attributable to testing and reporting

technologies as well as social distance.

It's tough for millennials to stay at home all day since they're so interested and always on

the go. As a result, classroom boredom and general productivity are reduced as a result of the

dynamic and engaged learning environment created by technology. Prior to the outbreak of the

pandemic, educational institutions that were already deploying cutting-edge technology had an

advantage. Teachers and students alike have to adapt their teaching strategies as a result of the

closure of schools. Students in nations with poor infrastructure for remote learning have not

profited from the transition to online education (Rizun & Strzelecki, 2020). The efforts of the

school system to bridge the digital gap have a disproportionate effect on rural children. Many

instructors and students who wish to engage in online education may be hindered by their lack of

digital literacy. Due of the epidemic, a number of schools were forced to close. Nevertheless,

technology plays a significant role in closing the educational inequalities.

Online Learning

It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of technology in modern classrooms.

Traditional teaching techniques have been replaced by newer, more technologically savvy

approaches. Because of technological advancements in education, teachers may now serve as

mentors, coaches, and facilitators to their pupils. With today's technology, distance, virtual, and

remote learning are all available. For students, digital education has become their primary mode

of instruction. Teachers and school administrators are finding it increasingly difficult to use
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online learning because of a pandemic. Effective educational technology is needed if you want

students to have access to online learning resources like the internet and a variety of instructional

techniques (Osman, 2020). Online learning may be supported by a wide range of technical

platforms and apps, according to the findings of this study. The level of success that may be

achieved through online education is impacted by a variety of factors, including a student's level

of technological expertise, their connection to the internet, as well as their computer's hardware

and To effectively spread awareness of the benefits of online education, it is vital to make use of

a platform such as this one.

Conclusion

There are severe consequences for educational possibilities if schools are shut down

because to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to this study. Many schools were compelled to

close to avoid the spread of COVID-19, resulting in the absence of millions of youngsters from

their typical educational contexts. Closing schools will affect parents, educators, students, and

other members of the education community. The study examined how the incorporation of

technology into the educational system enabled students to maintain their academic performance

while absent from school. In the future, schools may be compelled to close owing to pandemics

or other factors. In addition to traditional classroom training, students also have the option of

enrolling in online courses. Some students have difficulty learning online because they lack the

necessary technical tools, such as computers and the internet, which would make it easier for

them to do so. The educational system is now prepared for the advent of another epidemic as a

result of this event.

Reference

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COVID-19 pandemic on life of higher education students: A global

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Osman, M. E. (2020). Global impact of COVID-19 on education systems: the emergency remote

teaching at Sultan Qaboos University. Journal of Education for Teaching, 46(4), 463-

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Rizun, M., & Strzelecki, A. (2020). Students’ acceptance of the Covid-19 impacts on shifting

higher education to distance learning in Poland. International Journal of Environmental

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Tadesse, S., & Muluye, W. (2020). The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education system in

developing countries: a review. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 8(10), 159-170.