Getting Ready for Another Online Semester.
By Mary Uchechukwu Okorie
The end of the semester is around the corner and the Christmas break is fast approaching. Students are getting ready for their final exams while also preparing for Christmas. Some students are also curious and eager about how next semester online classes will be. This Christmas break should be used to prepare for next semester while also having some rest from the first term.
Online learning may not be the best way to deliver education, but we do not have much choice given the unprecedented circumstances and next semester will be the same. To prepare for another term of online learning, students should acknowledge any strengths and/or weaknesses discovered during this first semester of online learning; they should reflect on their grades and determine where they need to perform better. Students also need to think about why they did not do well and what could be a possible solution to it, so that they can perform better next semester. The upcoming holiday should not just be about resting and celebrating. If possible, students should go over some materials before school resumes so that they have an idea of what they are about to learn. They should also make sure their laptops, or any electronic gadgets needed for online learning are working well and that their Wi-Fi plans will do the job. Students should also check their emails regularly during the holiday to make sure they are updated and do not lose out on information from the university communications committee or their professors.
Not many students were excited about having winter session online, but we have to keep moving. Making sure we are well prepared for another session of online learning will be to our advantage. We need to use our Christmas holiday wisely!