Let’s embrace online learning for the blessing that it is
September 14, 2020
This year has been filled with inconveniences. We must simply adapt, accept, and move on. One of the inconveniences students are navigating through is the idea of online classes. It can immediately be said that online classes are burdensome and will never replace the connection within the traditional classroom setting. However, there are a plethora of benefits to enjoy about online learning before returning to normal school… whenever that may be.
First of all, us students have a later wake up time than usual. Although there is no change in the time that school officially starts, there is no need to wake up as early as we used to. For online school, there is no need for transportation, all there is to do is freshen up, eat something, and perhaps finish up something before class. The responsibility to commute on a daily basis took up a lot of time, but now that aspect has completely changed due to instant arrival on a computer. Later wake up times initiate better rest, which leads to better academic performance as well.
Furthermore, there is not as much importance put on dressing up everyday. Many students develop negative connotations with school due to the amount of pressure there is for looking or dressing a certain way. Most online classrooms have an option for camera off, so now there is a lack of legitimate person to person interaction. There is less peer pressure to be overwhelmed with, so more focus can be put on understanding curriculum instead of outward appearance.
Finally, there is more class flexibility in an online setting. Google meet rooms and chats are so easy to use on a daily basis. In this day and age, there are a plethora of efficient tools/advanced features that can improve your learning experience. Just by clicking a link or pressing an icon, you can instantly go from one group to another. You don’t have to stress about making it on time to a class on the third floor- while also making time to pick up necessary materials from your locker on another floor.
All in all, it is important to shed a little light during a dark time. Everyone has their own dislikes and disapprovals for certain aspects of online schooling, but with every setback there are always some advantages that we unknowingly take for granted.
Addie Taverna • Sep 27, 2020 at 7:36 pm
Personally I feel like I prefer In person learning because I can get help whenever I need it, And I can communicate with other students. I also feel like when learning in person there can be way less distractions. I feel like in school I learn so much better then I do virtually. Personally with virtual learning It an be harder to understand some things at times.
Evan Aukerman • Sep 23, 2020 at 3:25 pm
Personally I enjoy online school. I have the freedom to use the bathroom or eat while still getting the same level of education. I like how i can always go back to my teachers be sides and always have the notes. there a re a couple bad things about online school though. Not being able to see friends is hard. self discipline is another hard thing. overall i like online school.
Cayleigh Gordon • Sep 20, 2020 at 10:18 pm
I think in school is better because there is no ways you can get distracted and it don’t feel like an option. Being out of school is harder then being in school because the lesson is taught but It is very easy to get distracted and that is what makes it harder. Being in school we get breaks and we get breaks in virtual learning to but the breaks are longer and that make it harder because if you doing something you could forget you even got class cause you were on break for a long time. But the online tests are way easier than the in school tests. But mostly being in school is just better then being at home all day learning nothing really.
Abigail Hardy • Sep 20, 2020 at 9:59 pm
I personally prefer virtual learning. One pro is that we have a lot more time in the morning and between classes. This extra time aids in finishing homework and getting ready in the morning. Everything is neatly organized, from scheduled times, to assignments on google classroom. Managing school has suddenly become a ton easier. Though on the social side of things, I miss being around some people that I don’t get to see outside of school. And the worst part? Clubs. I was apart of a few clubs actually. Including Gaming, gardening, and chess club. Gaming club was the one place where I could see all of my friends as once, and hang out with them. Now a days, it’s hard to schedule a day where we’re all free. So, on the social side? not so much. But on the learning side? I love it!
kristina davis • Sep 20, 2020 at 9:24 pm
In my opinion, though both options have their benefits, online is better. Online learning creates a safe environment to learn in that the student is comfortable in. That means better learning. Yes, there may be distractions at home, but there are also distractions in the school environment as well. Not to mention, like also said in the article, there is stress usually associated with in-school learning. Being in a comfortable environment reduces that and makes it easier to learn, even without the in-person connection with teacher-to-student that online learning lacks.
shay • Sep 18, 2020 at 3:28 pm
personally, i think online is better. i think it is better because we can laying bed or get more comfortable at the environment we are in. second, i like how assignments are posted and how they tell us when they are due. i also like how the classes go quickly and dose not take all day. virtual learning gives us breaks in the middle of classes. Also at home we can eat whenever we would like to.
Ryan McCune • Sep 18, 2020 at 3:16 pm
Personally I prefer online school over in school learning. First of all with online learning you get to deal with more school work instead of worrying about the next thing of drama. Next with online learning I feel like it creates a more comfortable environment for student to learn in. Online school also provides more time to catch up on late work due to us not having school on Fridays but leaving class open to ask questions. Having a longer passing times between classes is nice to it lets kids have a little more of a break than just going from class to class.
suzette • Sep 18, 2020 at 2:35 pm
personally i don’t mind online school and i would prefer it over in person but i just think its kinda more stressful getting work done. Just for that reason i guess i would say in person school rather than online. I do enjoy laying in bed and eating whenever i want but my grades have not been the best just because its hard to understand the teachers when their WiFi is wack and i fall asleep a lot. if i were in school i would be obligated to do work and stay awake. Also i like to ask a lot of questions and i feel like i cant because it takes long for the teachers to respond to my emails and its kinda weird asking it in the call cause then i feel dumb. Plus those group call things with other people are so awkward i don’t even know why and the teachers love to put us in there. My final thoughts are i would rather do in school than online because its less weird and i feel like i would be doing much better and listening better.
Ben Arra • Sep 18, 2020 at 10:39 am
I am neutral here for a few reasons. From an introvert’s perspective, online school is great, you can have your camera and mic off, and hardly have to interact with anyone. On the other hand though, you just don’t get the same understanding of a subject when you’re doing it virtually. I love the 15 minute passing times though. That should be permanent.
winston owens • Sep 17, 2020 at 11:41 pm
peer pressure is a very crazy thing that we deal with.also i feel like no ones has the end thought but you.Even tho peer pressure effects people it shouldn’t with your dressing.so yea dont get peer pressured.
jenna harper • Sep 17, 2020 at 10:32 pm
In person learning benefits a student better than virtual learning. I prefer in person learning better than virtual learning. The way virtual learning is set up is a tricky thing. Yes it’s easy to work with but your WiFi could go down and you’ll be kicked out of the class instantly. Looking at your computer for 7-8 straight hours or more with homework can give you really bad headaches and can be bad for your eyes. In school learning is better because you’re in person with the teacher and students and you wont have to worry about getting on calls on time. Being in person benefits the students more if they work better with in person learning. You’ll be able to see your friends everyday than on online you can’t. When your in person learning you wont be able to be on your phone so you wont get distracted easily and you will be able to pay attention. Overall, i think in person learning is better than virtual learning.
mya loc • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:43 pm
personally I like in person learning better. For starters there is less of a distraction for me in school then there is at my house. Like my phone it is easier for me to be on my phone because I can have my camera off but at school when others are around me and the teacher actually in class it is harder. Also, in school makes me participate more in class. Finally I enjoy interacting with the other students not through a camera. In some of my classes we go into groups and not everyone speaks but in person usually everyone speaks.
george green • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:43 pm
i like in school better. one reason is because i can talk to my friends and keep a social life at school. 2nd reason is that i like when im taught in person better. 3rd reason is that being on a screen all day hurts my brain. and my final reason is it harder to understand everything we learn while virtual
Grace Hughes • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:35 pm
I think online is better than in school. There is less stress of talking to people and speaking out loud during class. Also, there is no more stress about dressing and looking nice. With online, you can wear your pj’s. I do miss not being able to interact with the teachers.
Laney • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:30 pm
I personally like online and in person school for different reasons. I am currently participating in online education and yes it does have its cons but it also has pros. For example if you are hungry go to the kitchen and get a snack and you get to sit back and relax. On the other hand if you decide to attend in person school you get to see your peers and interact with them even if you have to stay six feet apart. The downside of in person education is the mask students are required to wear. mask are super unconformable and makes it hard to breathe and makes students feel trapped and overwhelmed. Then again online school is giving students an accuse not to get on their class meeting or just get on and pretend to be paying attention. Either way students feel confused and worried for the future just because the virus is messing with their education,athletics, and some of their favorite activities like hanging with friends.
Randi Rodriguez • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:29 pm
I prefer in person learning. In person learning is just way easier and you can get extra help if needed. With virtual learning its harder to get help and understand things. With in person school you can also see your friends and socialize. You also get exercise and physical activity that you dont at home.
Hannah • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:27 pm
I personally would love to have the hybrid, like some of the other schools in Michigan. I love that somedays we don have to get up as early as we used to but I also miss being able to socialize and see new people. I am also a new student to Portage Northern So I would love to experience new things and the way the building works. I also wish that the football games were open to the entire school because then the fall would feel a little bit more normal. I miss the rushing loud screaming superfans. the excitement in the crowd just gets us going. I miss being able to cheer without wearing a mask and so everyone could see our bright red lipstick. I miss everything about last year.
Cane Mack • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:26 pm
In my opinion face to face learning is better than virtual. I like the fact that I can see and interact with people in real life. I also feel that I am more in gauged in school than online. In school learning also helps people out with the free meals and the WiFi. Alongside with being able to focus in real school, I feel like I can get more help with the work through face to face learning. I am able to adapt to the changes, but I prefer face to face learning.
Nicolas (Kalaina) Dew • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:25 pm
I personally prefer in school. Reason being is there isn’t any input lag. There isn’t a problem with being muted. I can see my friends and actually converse with them and make jokes face to face. I don’t have to make my own lunch each day. In some ways it’s just simpler.
Jada S • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:25 pm
I like both in school and online learning. When going into school I can actually see my friends and teachers and it’s not so awkward because sometimes the google meets can be awkward. Being in school makes it so their more social interaction which I like because I would say I’m a pretty social person so being online kind of limits the social aspect of things. If I’m in school I feel like it’s a lot easier to get help from teachers. When being online sometimes the wifi can act up which can makes things really difficult. But then at the same time it’s nice to be home becuase I don’t have to worry about getting up too early to get ready, I can just stay in my pjs all day. I can also be with my dog all day.
liam zentz • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:25 pm
I agree that there are benefits to online learning like sleeping in and less class time. one of my favorite things about online learning is the Fridays we have off until October 2nd. it gives me free time to catch up on work that I got throughout the week and more time to my self. another thing I like about online school is longer passing time I have enough time to go to the bathroom and let my dog out every hour in between class. I also can do chores like doing the dishes and eat homemade lunches every day. I like the fact that we don’t have to have our video on all the time, as well as the ability to have break out rooms, which is fine for group projects.
Fenley Morton • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:23 pm
personally I prefer in-person learning. its harder for those who are inclined to be social. this article is very convincing. the author is a good writer but I still would prefer to see and talk to my friends face to face. tho some may prefer to stay at home some still want to see their friends. tho I like being at home I cant wait for face to face school to start.
Ben • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:22 pm
I prefer in person learning. I consider myself an introvert but even I have a limit were I can´t speak to people just over a phone or screen, I need to see people other than family. I also struggle with paying attention during online class. meaning no offense to the teachers but it gets very boring whether I´m in virtual or face to face learning. At home it would be very easy for me to sneak off and not listen or sleep. So in y mind face to face learning is the better option.
connor tanis • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:21 pm
Personlly I prefer in person learning. I like in person learning because I find it easier to learn in person. Also computers are kinda confusing to use. Also it’s easier to ask for help. Plus when we had in person learning you could see your friends everyday unlike online you might not have class with them or talk during lunch. With online learning your kinda just stuck in your room or an area in your house for the majority of the day but with in person that’s not the case. Also I just felt in person went by faster then online. Though online has it’s ups. I like being able to sleep in unlike you could with in person. Also we have fridays off which I like.
Joel Fazal • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:21 pm
I personally think that both have their pros and cons . Online school has the benefit of being from the convenience of your home . Not to mention getting more sleep. In person school has the benefits of being in person helping you focus better and of course getting to actually talk to people. I however dislike both equally 🙂
Kai Williams • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:21 pm
I prefer in person learning because I miss the socialization aspect that virtual learning doesn’t have. Sometimes it is harder for me to learn a subject and I will become frustrated. This might sound a little weird but I miss dressing up for school and getting ready to start the day. Virtual learning sometimes is nice because we can stay in our pajamas all day and we do nit have to go do anything. But I do miss in person learning.
JT Cammack • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:21 pm
Personally I would prefer hybrid over both of the options. You would get somedays to sleep in and get a break from the school building and the other days you will be able to actually see your friends and socialize with them and your teachers. It makes me feel a lot better to have both because I like both very equally but if one goes on for too long I get sick of it and start hating it. I also think that I’m not alone with this opinion and that a lot of other people will agree with me as well. So a balance of both would be an amazing way to be educated and learn .
Kai Pennington • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:19 pm
I find it quite odd like I would like a mixture of both. Personally I find it really nice to have more time physically alone. Being at home all the time isn’t the best for my mental health so it would be very nice to see my friends again but having to wake up at 6 am everyday is not what I would like. Waking up an hour later is much better. If I had no choice but to go back to full contact, I would be perfectly fine with it
jayce s • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:18 pm
I really like doing online classes. There is a lot of things we can do that you would not be able to do in school, like having a 15 minute break in between classes. it gets us a little break to refocus into our next class. I also like how the classes are shorter, Now they are only 45 minutes long. Another reason why i prefer online learning is if you dont feel good, our at home anyways. You can have limited interaction with your peers if you dont like to talk a lot. You can also be more comfortable in your bed instead of being in those uncomfortable chairs at school. It gives you better focus because your alone and nobody can distract you. So you can only hold yourself accountable for your work. Thats why i like online school instead of being in the building.
Parker • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:18 pm
Personally I would rather be in person at school. I feel that I work better in school then I do at home. There are also to many distractions for me at home. I also don’t get to see my friends as much and be as social. Finally I sometimes have WiFi problems so I lag out and miss some of the material that I am learning.
Ethan Coughlin • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:18 pm
Honestly, I like online and in person learning since both are very different. While online learning can be very flexible, in-class learning sometimes can be very stressful for me because I don’t have time to do work. In-class learning is way better for the social aspect that you don’t get at all in online learning. I do love how classes are now shorter and also there’s 15 minutes in between classes. I think they should change the school system in a way so its not as stressful for the students as well as the teachers. Either if they have to change the time of when school starts or ends, having no homework, etc. Personally I miss seeing my friends everyday at school but I love the learning aspect of this years online schooling.
Dominic Parsons • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:17 pm
I strongly preferred online learning, It lets students set up their own scedule and gives students a heavy sense of accountability, It’s important to be able to be in an comfortable space to take in information and that’s why I enjoy it so much, Unlike school you are only truly responsible for yourself and the information you take in. You aren’t surrounded by other people who could cause any sort of distraction or steer you away from the material. It’s idealistic and for me personally works better.
Jathaniel Black • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:17 pm
Personally, I prefer to do in-person learning for several reasons. When you are in-person with the teacher, you are able to ask for direct help without having to let the whole class know what you need help on. Another thing is that the other students are able to help you, If you are at home with younger siblings they have no possible way of helping you. You could just ask for help inside of the meet, but then the whole class would know what you’ve been struggling on, and certain people would be embarrassed. My last point is that the students would be able to have social interaction with other students, a few students have been able to leave the house because of the virus, and they have not been able to be around friends to blow off steam. All the people have is their family, which is good if you’re close with them, but if you are not there is no way for you to let off steam to anybody unless it’s over. School is a good way to help kids interact with each other and have a positive thing to look forward to, it could be group work, eating lunch with them, or just interacting with them in the hall.
Jesse • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:16 pm
I both like and dislike online learning and hear is why,
For why I like it is simple for during this time it is much harder not to get work done, also each class is simple to do and turn in Plus you can’t lose your work at all.
For why I dislike it is hard to explain, I prefer hearing it face to face, it is easy to understand work and it is better for asking questions. also I would also like it to better understand certain questions from teachers.
Arya Sappidi • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:16 pm
I prefer the virtual learning for many reasons. One of the reasons is that the classes are shorter and we have 15 minutes passing, normally we would only have 4 or 5 minutes inbetween. In addition, we can wake up later because we don have to really get ready for school. Also, we can eat during class. In regular school we aren allowed to eat because of allergies of other students. Another reason is that we can go to the bathroom whenever we want and not miss anything.
kyliyah • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:02 pm
i personally prefer to be in person for school. some of the reasons i prefer this is because i actually get up out of bed and stay up but when i’m online i always fall asleep during my classes. i also like it better because i can get more help and i feel like i learn way better in person then online. Also when i come to school i feel like i eat more healthy but now that i’m at home i eat junk all the time because i can. another reason is that i actually get things done but when i’m online i procrastinate a lot and don’t do my work like i need to. that’s why i prefer to be in person for school rather than online.
Canyon Torres • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:45 pm
In my opinion, I like both online and in-person schooling. They both have their struggles along with their positives. With online school, students are able to wake up later, stay in the comfort of their own home, and have a longer break between classes. Although, with in-person school, students are able to interact with others and get more hands on learning. Along with the article, I agree that not having to rush from class to class is less stressful on students. Longer breaks allow students to get a snack, or go the bathroom and be prepared for the next class calmly. In conclusion, in-person schooling is a good option, but so is online learning.
Kennedi B • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:44 pm
I personally prefer both, learning online and going to school. Both, have many benefits but also have their downsides. For example, online schooling is so much easier because you just have to wake up and sing onto class. This is also better for some parents because they don’t have to worry about getting their kids to school and back home. You can just relax at home and not worry about getting ready. However, going to school can be better. You learn face to face communication, and its easier to get help from a teacher when you need help with something. Also, not everyone has good internet at home so this becomes a big thing that can affects someone’s learning where at school this wouldn’t happen. Another thing is that I feel like its easy to forget to do homework online because I don’t have a teacher there telling me to do it or how to do it. So in my opinion, both online school and going to school can be good and bad.
Samuel Hernandez • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:39 pm
In my opinion i would preferred to say go inside the school instead of online learning. The main reason why is because It feels like I’m not learning as much as when I was in school. It really difficult to learn when everything is going way to fast. not all of it is bad though because there breaks and shorter class time. But i really wish class were in school instead of online.
Katie Wright • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:38 pm
I personally like both online and in person school but I like in person school more than online school. Online school can be more stressful and tiring but also you get more time in between classes. You can also have food when ever you want. But teaching and understanding online school can be harder then in person school. In person school has it’s advantages for example socializing and asking for help can be easier. But some negatives to in person school would be you might be overwhelmed or you might be late to your classes because they are far away from each other. Going back to online school you could have more time to sleep before or in between classes. You can also eat in the middle of classes. But again some disadvantages is you are staring at a screen all day and for teachers they don’t get to see students reactions if they are confused or sad. In in person school teachers can see the reactions of the students and help them quietly if they need help.
Cenedra Hawn • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:36 pm
I particularly like virtual learning over in person learning. I like virtual learning better because I can work on homework between classes which lets me finish it right after school ends. I also like it better because there isn’t a time limit on working on some assignments. During virtual learning I don’t get as distracted as I would when in the classroom. In person learning has always been what we did from the time we start going to school until the end, virtual learning is something new and different. Its always good to change it up a bit and go out of your comfort zone and so far virtual learning has taken most of us out of our comfort zones. Virtual learning has it’s cons like not seeing friends and starring at a screen all day but for me the pros outnumber the cons. Overall, virtual learning has been a good experience for me and in my opinion it is better than in person learning.
Drew Watson • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:36 pm
My opinion on virtual learning goes both ways. I love the idea that I can do anything I want while being in class. I can eat, I don’t have to ask to use the bathroom, I can even play video games during school. These are all good things but I get easily distracted. I consistently find myself doing other things and getting distracted. I also have to worry about at home task now like making my own food. School lunch was bad but it was better than eating the same meals everyday. The only thing I looked forward to in school was seeing my friends. Now I can only see them on the weekends but that’s only if we have time to hangout. Online learning and At school learning both have their benefits. As a person that really hates school there are things that I miss about it.
Bonnie Wells • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:32 pm
I agree and disagree. Most people did have to ride the bus but now we have the advantage of sleeping in a bit. Now the bus drivers don’t have fuel the bus since no one will really be on half the time. You also don’t really have to dress up for school but then again why dress up when you can wear jeans and a hoodie or normal shirt to school. The only down side to that is the fact people need human iteraction and they mainly get it from school. Most people just really miss hanging out with friends during school because thats probably the only time they get to see eachother and talk. SOme students also might be stuggling to catch up because they don’t know where they put there work amongst all the google docs they have.
Colby Gates • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:30 pm
I personally prefer online school. Although I find online more tiring, which may be a result of doing nothing but sitting there, there’s no walking to class anymore, the benefits outweigh the costs in my opinion. One thing I really like is not having school on Fridays. I have more freedom to finish work and late work when I’m ready to, instead of just in the 2 day period. Additionally, I feel safer at home, because most people at school don’t know where I live, but at school, they will know where people are at what times. But as a cost, you don’t get to see your friends. But the good side of that is not having to worry about dressing well, brushing your hair, ect. I also like that I can have lunch when I’m hungry, and not when the bell rings. However, now during lunch, you aren’t at a table with your friends, and in most cases, its a lot harder to be able to be in a call talking with your friends during lunch because most of them are probably at home preparing their lunches since we no longer need to do it before school. All things considered, I still prefer online school at home!
Ainsley Lesman • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Personally, I prefer in-person learning rather than online learning for many reasons. My first problem with virtual learning is the motivation. I have problems with motivating myself to get out of bed even during in-person learning but now that there is no reason that we need to get up, it makes it even harder. Trying to motivate myself to do my work and not get distracted by the things I love to use like my phone and other things that school normally wouldn’t allow is really hard. Second, most of the time I don’t understand the work some of my teachers give us, I’ve had to ask my friends for more help than ever before. It doesn’t help that talking in a google meet makes me very anxious so it makes it a bit harder to ask my teacher for help. If we were in-person learning right now, I would probably understand lots of the material for every class a lot better. Lastly, I don’t get to see my friends at all. They also helped me through the day and cheered me up at lunch time everyday but now I don’t get to see them. Sure, we talk over social media platforms but its not the same and gets fairly tiring after a while of back and forth conversations about school being stressful. I hope we can get back to school for in-person learning however with Corona still being a concerning topic I hope we also don’t for the health of many people.
Colin Carlson • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:28 pm
Personally, I prefer online learning over face to face learning. Between classes, you have more time to relax and work on homework. Before Covid, I had to wake up a hour before my first class start, now I can wake up 20 minutes before the bell strikes. Now, we have a four day schedule instead of a five day schedule that we are use to, this way you can not feel as stress and pressure all of the time. And lastly, you can eat and drink and anytime, anywhere.
lexi jenkins • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:28 pm
personally, i like to go to school more. some reasons are because we can see friends and communicate with people. At home all we are basically doing is sitting at home staring at a computer. Another reason is because it is easier to learn at school. For example, when i learn i like to learn face to face because it is easier for me to understand things like that. Also, online we have to use online things and when we go to school we get worksheets and papers. Another thing is just getting to interact with people and not feel as shy with people. If we have questions to ask the teacher we can maybe ask the people around us and if they cant answer it we can raise our hands and ask the question. Online we have to unmute ourselves. Finally, with online, i feel like things dont get communicated as well and people dont learn as well. i know it is harder for me to learn like that so maybe it is for a lot of other people as well. Also some kids dont like showing their faces online and its easier for them to just meet in person. Going to school also helps with getting somewhat active. We walk up and down those stairs every day and now at home we just sit here and basically eat when we want to. Overall, i just think going to school is better and easier.
Kelsey Mitchell • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:28 pm
I personally like online school more then in person. I know that online learning will never replace the importance of the social part of school but there are many benefits to online learning. One of the things I like is being able to have your camera off. I feel a lot more comfortable not having to worry about my appearance to others, plus it allows me to have a blanket or something in school. Another benefit is that school is now in the comfort of my home. I dont have to think about the uncomfortable desks or walking up the abundant amount of stairs to get to my classes. Overall I like online school a lot better because it reduces a lot of anxiety and increases comfort.
donte anderson • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:27 pm
I prefer at home learning. Since I can not have to deal with people i dont want to talk to. Also a bunch of other reasons like getting food whenever you want. Also being able to do work completely online. But I do also miss at school learning because i can interact with people.I take wood shop too and to be back in the building for that would be a dream. The fifteen minute breaks are amazing too to just sit and relax for a moment is wonderful.
kirsten hesse • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:26 pm
I prefer in person learning. I like online learning as well but in person learning has more benefits for me. At home I can wake up later and I don’t have to get changed and dress nice. I also don’t have to drive to school tired. Not only that, we have longer time periods in between each class at home. At home also has some downsides too. I don’t get to see any of my friends during school and the constant staring at the computer makes me feel restless. I also have a hard time staying awake since nothing is making me stay awake such as being in a classroom would. In school I can see my friends, meet new people, and it is easier to learn. Learning through a computer isn’t difficult but it isn’t my ideal learning choice.
Emily Brown • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:26 pm
Personally I can’t decide weather I like online better then in person. When in person we can see other people and actually meet our teacher which is nice. On the other hand i see all the people i want to outside of school already, of course in a safe way. One thing a really miss about in school is the sports. Not being able to hangout in the student section at a game is really hard because that is one of my favorite parts on high school. Online can be extremely nice tho with the 15 minute breaks and no school on Fridays. I think if we found a way to incorporated some of our outside of school schedule it would be perfect. I still can’t make up my mind of which is better so I guess for now I’m just cool with both.
Catie Townsend • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm
Personally I like going to school in person. The main reason for not liking online school as much is not being able to sit in class doing my work. It is a lot easier having the teacher there where in case I have a question or need help. Even though I like not having to wake up as early and I get to chose where I sit so I’m comfortable I still like being there in person to talk and hangout with my friends. It has been really rough on me with missing assignments even though I have emailed my teachers sometimes they still don’t see it and I end up still having a bad grade. Being in school helps me focus a lot better so I’m not so tempted to go on my phone or get sidetracked by something else going on.
noah reiter • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm
I would rather do in school, school. A reason i would want in school, school is because of the social aspect of school. I would want to be able to see my friends. Another reason why is I learn better when I have in person learning. It something to do with hearing more when i am in a classroom compared to a google meet. That’s why I would rather have in person school instead of online school.
kayla pallas • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm
Personally i agree with this article. I think that it is nice because, you have some more freedom in your own house and you can do more work on your own time. but there is also the flaw of some people including me struggle with online school, i just learn better in an actual classroom. This article was very well written though. I think most people could agree and disagree on it.
Brayden Craig • Sep 17, 2020 at 1:22 pm
Personally I feel that being in person is better than online and here is why. One reason is that talking to the teacher rather than having to unmute your mic just to talk to your teacher. Another reason is that you get to interact with classmates while in online school you have to talk through a screen. Lastly is that people love to be in school not having to sit at home on a computer and can’t do anything while in school you can hang out with friends and meet new people. Those are the reasons why i think that in school is better than online learning
sophia sypris • Sep 17, 2020 at 12:56 pm
I’m neutral on this since there are both goods in their own ways. For the physical contact when it was normal, you would see your friends it feels less lonesome and more welcoming when you see a familiar face. Another reason for normalized physical school is the big amounts of support you truly have, it’s easier for everyone, including the teachers and whatnot. Finally, you can become more motivated to do work, as there are reminders if you feel distracted you and perk up and come back at your steady pace. Now, for the online school, it feels very longsome and you crave to see your friends and you can’t even see them in the hallways either. My last reasoning is it’s more complicated for everyone, you lack motivation, you become lazier in your comfortable environment. The good part about online school is you are in your own space you don’t feel as anxious as you are physical. In conclusion, after I wrote this, I have changed my mind- I prefer physical school over online school simply because I feel too isolated without going to school physically.
Spencer Kadlec • Sep 14, 2020 at 9:18 pm
I both agree and disagree. The pressure from peers with dressing a certain way is definitely alleviated and there is a lot of flexibility for classes which are both pretty nice things. However, I think a lot of students are continuing to struggle with online work because its a lot harder to pay attention when there are so many potential distractions, and much more. Personally even I miss my friends and seeing them at school.
Bri • Sep 14, 2020 at 1:51 pm
I really appreciate your positivity through this! I know this is a hard time to remain positive but you carry that well