Are online classes a boon or a bane?--a case of Tamenglong College
The past two years have been a tough time for students and teachers alike due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic. Except for a few weeks of offline classes and semester exams, the College conducted most academic activities online. And I am terrified that many students might not be able to learn what they ought to during this period. For the teachers, taking classes and internal assessment tests through online mode is challenging due to poor internet connectivity and lack of human touch, which is very important. However, one positive side of conducting classes online is that there has been significant improvement in attendance though it has never been satisfactory. It also appears to be a more convenient medium for students who have other responsibilities at home. One main reason for poor attendance is always poor internet connectivity. But there are also other factors. Some teachers even use Youtube to enable students to listen to the lectures anytime conveniently, even if they couldn