THIRD CLASS  and FIFTH CLASS

I gave the students the basic vocabulary to face this topic and told them to use some connectors to write down a coherent text.

BASIC VOCABULARY

effective learning

stay motivated

a face-to-face lesson

talking face-to face

high speed internet connection

commuting/commuters

time-saving

cosy environment

additional digital instructional tools

deadline assignments

keeping up with lessons

availability of devices

cheat on

 Pros and cons of remote learning

This year we've had to face a tough time due to Coronavirus pandemic and a two-month lockdown. Students haven't t been able to go to school and that's  the reason why a timely solution has been found: remote learning.

This new way of attending lessons has allowed to finish the school year and keep up with the annual program; but there are pros and cons that should be evaluated.

One advantage is that thanks to additional digital instructional tools like videos or powerpoints slides you can deepen and better understand a topic. Secondly, you can take lessons in a cozy environment since you don't  have to leave home; so distance

learning is also time saving, especially for commuters that don't  need to get up early and take the bus to get to school.

On the other hand, there are several disadvantages. Most importantly remote learning could never replace a face-to-face lesson because a direct contact with teachers and classmates helps you feel more comfortable. Another disadvantage is that lots of students deal with the problem of availability of devices and, moreover,without a high speed internet connection, attending lessons becomes very difficult.

Thirdly deadline assignments can't be postponed easily because you constantly receive notifications and teachers take into account any delay. The result is that students feel more and more stressed out. The last disadvantage is that cheating is easier and consequently the evaluation grades might be higher than you really deserve.

In my opinion, the best solution is to guarantee a normal learning as much as possible, use distance learning as a supplement and just when necessary.