The bulk of our students today are from generation Z, a generation that grew up in a genuinely global environment. The older generation, now 25, will undoubtedly focus on their schooling in the midst of a genuinely global pandemic with many facing cancellation, athletic activities and even graduation. The technology defines this age, which communicates anticipation of immediate communication and input from words FOBA (Fear of Alone) and the FOMO (Fear of Losing Out), made by applications such as Instant Messaging, Snapchat and WhatsApp. This involves something exacerbated by the new remote learning from the parents and educators. 

This generation is also a generation that sees the power to work together to address the main problems of the planet, including climate change and mental health, as a top priority on its agenda and currently its mutual duty to distance itself to protect ageing community members. 

Generation Alpha, the offspring of thousands of years, is the most racially diverse generation in the world, in which technology simply expands their own awareness and identity, with social media being a way of life. These young pre-school children are often the generation of the most untraditional homes, with "bulldozer parents frequently eliminating barriers to build a clear path for their children. While Generation Alpha is now unaware of the influence of the global pandemic on its education, the effect will undoubtedly be felt for our youngest students in the coming years. 

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 disaster, we know that colleagues, including ourselves, are asking what our students will need to brace for. In 2030 85 percent of the workers entered in the Z and Alpha generations have been not yet invented, according to a survey by Dell Technologies Accordingly, 65% of primary school children today work for jobs which do not yet exist similar to this World Economic Forum Survey. 

The crisis of COVID-19 will definitely shift our environment and our global perspective; it will show us how schooling has to change to help our young learners properly plan for what the future holds. The following lessons are:

1.     Added Flexibility and Self-Paced Learning 

 

Not many people will take time off from their jobs to pursue a complete curriculum of learners, and some people also go to work. The versatility of an online curriculum gives people the chance to learn while both doing business and becoming professional, for those who still have to go back to school. 

 

You can study on your own time by obtaining a master's degree online. Instead of leaving the office early, or springing from your family dinner to the campus, you log in if it is easy for you—in a moment when other obligations do not impede. This versatility makes work, life and higher education easier to balance.

 

In addition, students are not often happy to ask teachers to repeat an argument they made during their previous lecture or to dig into a particular subject in more depth. You may study previous content while studying online, or interrupt the lecture to do more analysis or arrange notes. You should progress through the course at your own pace and ensure that when you move to the next segment, you fully master the subject. The inclusion of this versatility enables online learners to get the most out of the degree programme at their own pace.

 

2.     Better Time Management

Fogging is no easy thing to do in work, family and education. Employers understand that and appreciate the time management strengths that all three need to balance. Because a course curriculum does not have predetermined classroom hours and students have the freedom to draw up their plans, it is up to the student to proactively reach the faculty, complete appointments and prepare for the future. 

 

We know that managers want us to be successful in handling our time. It is never enough to be at the desk and stay till the end of the day; most of us want further tasks to be completed with less time. Online courses keep you up to date and reach deadlines, so you can maximise your time and be active on a weekly basis. Employer also appreciates and views these capabilities as a desirable advantage to future hires in terms of time management competencies to complete an on-line curriculum.

 

Melanie Kasparian, associate director of assessment at Northeastern College of Professional Studies, shares tips on how to be a successful online learner, recommending students work consistently throughout the week. A sample schedule, she says, may look similar to this:

 

Monday: Begin required readings and multimedia.

Tuesday: Continue reviewing materials.

Wednesday: Post to the discussion forum and begin assignments.

Thursday: Continue posting and working on assignments.

Friday: Read and respond to posts and work on assignments.

Saturday: Read and respond to posts and finish assignments.

Sunday: Check your work and submit assignments.

Kasparian says, “Working on the train, during a lunch break, or in the morning—there’s really no right time to study, as long as it fits your life.”

 

3.     Demonstrated Self-Motivation

When you have successfully finished your Masters online, you prove that you can handle your time and are self-inspired, who want to see the 10 best employers of new hires. By receiving an online degree, you show that you can address many assignments, set goals and respond to changing working conditions. 

 

Teachers expect students to become autonomous, learn by themselves and participate in the curriculum they teach. It's the same in people; managers expect you to be self-motivated, to pursue things that concern you and search for new directions and chances to do it. The more your heart gets in – whether it's online schooling or working with your boss – the more success you would be.

3. Lower Total Costs

Many forward-looking students lack online classes' cost advantages. Although online students may pay the same rate per credit as graduates and credential applicants on campus, they are not charged for houses or meals on campus. By removing commute learners often save time and money.

Cheaper textbooks are also cost-effective, in particular if digital copies are accessible for online learners. As long as online students obtain ample credit to be part-time students, they may pursue funding services from the Federal Government, including grants and loans. Most universities now allow applicants for institutional funding, including need and merit-based grants, to apply electronically to graduate and degree seekers.

5. More Comfortable Learning Environment

With the ability to study anywhere online, students can take lessons at home, in a café or in a library. This online learning advantage enables students to work the best way in the environment. New online graduates and searchers for certificates should concentrate on locations offering a reliable internet connection and little entertainment. Space requirements are also to be taken into account since some table facilities may lack computer and reference material space.

6. Improve Your Technical Skills

Online learning can assist students in improving their technical skills. The ability to use new software suites can be new competences, carry out extensive research in-line and effectively communicate online in different formats such as panels and conference. These skills are often requested by employers because more and more jobs are being re-employed. Students are also able to add new skills to a CV and discuss them at a job interview. 

References:
Poornima L. (2020). 4 ways COVID-19 could change how we educate future generations. World Academic Forum. Retrieved from: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/4-ways-covid-19-education-future-generations/ 

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The Office of Assessment (2019). Student Feedback on Online Summer Courses. Retrieved from https://www.scu.edu/media/information-services/academic-technology/Student-Online-Course-Summer-Survey-Report---October-2019.pdf

Broderick, T (2020). 7 Advantages to Taking Online Classes. Retrieved from https://oedb.org/ilibrarian/10-advantages-to-taking-online-classes/