Here is a compilation of short responses we received from students across the globe for our Palette Magz’ Learning and Teaching during COVID survey
These are some obstacles students faced during the pandemic:
“Not getting a full understanding due to lack of time with teachers” – Esraa Al Hassan
“Bad internet connection” – Suma Shaaban
“Wi-Fi issues was a big problem at times. Focusing was also something that was troublesome during online classes”
“Sometimes glitchy technology and a gap in communication with others.” – Sweta Babladi
“Internet problems. We tried leaving the class and rejoining. Sometimes I faced audio problems as well. Even if I rejoined, the problem wasn’t fixed.” – Zainab Majid
“Not really any, only internet connection issues.” – Masataro Tatsuno
“Slow internet” – Caiden Maness
“Motivation. I did my work at 3:00 AM.” – Jayden Harvey
The positive aspects for students amidst this time:
“I liked following my own schedule and learning at my own pace” – Esraa Al Hassan
“Working from home is a win for introverts because there’s less human contact.” – Suma Shaaban
“More time to work and study, more time to spend with family and have free time.”
“Flexibility in my schedule was beneficial for me to feel less stressed” – Sweta Babladi
“I liked sleeping in, in the morning. I liked having breakfast just before class started.” – Zainab Majid
“It was much more time efficient, I got my work done way faster due to less time wasted in class from kids asking questions or being disruptive.” – Alissa Berwick
“Not having to travel in the morning is a positive.” – Masataro Tatsuno
“Easier to focus.” – Caiden Maness
“I liked working at home because I didn’t have to see people.” – Jayden Harvey
Here are the technologies students used for online learning:
“Teams, Google Classroom, phones, Zoom, laptops, D2L/Bongo, Google Meets, Chromebooks, Microsoft,”
The effect COVID-19 had on students’ personal lives:
“Mental health, mainly.” – Esraa Al Hassan
“Depression mostly” – Suma Shaaban
“Feeling isolated from friends. Not being able to partake in extracurriculars and being around my fine arts communities.” – Sweta Babladi
“Not meeting friends.” – Masataro Tatsuno
