Are There More Pros or Cons to Online Learning?
Introduction Since COVID-19 started, schools were shifted to online learning, which was new to many students. It was hard for professors and teachers to get used to the new teaching and learning system. Many students’ mental health has been negatively affected during the online learning mode while some students are still having trouble getting used […]
The Virtual Divide: Online vs. In-Person Learning in Fall 2020
As schools begin to reopen or begin virtual teaching this fall, institutions face the difficult decision of whether or not they should hold in-person classes. Private schools possess higher funds and more resources to enforce safety precautions that enable students to physically attend school each day, putting students enrolled in private institutions at an advantage. […]
Shorter School Days Should Be Established For U.S. Students
Introduction A six-and-a-half-hour school day is business as usual for most U.S. students, running from early morning to mid-afternoon. With such a long day at hand, there is undoubtedly plenty of time for learning and focusing on subjects in a structured curriculum. However, while this may sound beneficial, there are cons to the current length […]
Anxiety In The Classroom: A Silent Battle
Introduction Have you ever felt the sensation of having butterflies in your stomach? Maybe your legs went numb at the prospect of delivering a speech in front of a large group of expectant people? That’s normal! Everybody experiences feelings of anxiousness in their lives. Anxiety is a physiological response that is triggered when danger is sensed […]
Violence Within Us: Our Responsibility in the Aftermath of Peshawar
There. Yes there, where the guns blazed. Yes there, where hearts bled for the gentle touch of parents. Yes there, where once I shared my secrets in my best friend’s ear. Yes there, where I ran away with the favourite pencil of the class monitor. Yes there, where everyday my mother waited for me. Yes […]