December 2019 saw an outbreak of a deadly virus which soon became a pandemic. Labelled as coronavirus disease (covid-19) by the world health organization, the virus that initially originated in Wuhan was now spreading across the globe.
Covid-19 appeared in the patients as a regular fever, tiredness and loss of taste and smell, accompanied by heavy coughing. It spread through the air containing the virus particles where the infected patient might have sneezed or coughed. Social contact came out as the primary cause of the spread of covid-19, also the reason why it was spreading rapidly across the world.

Social Distancing and the need for Online Education

Taking a preventive measure on this serious outlook, the world health organization declared a global emergency and proposed social distancing as a necessary step to avoid contact with the virus particles.
While social distancing and lockdown were the only suitable options to avoid the spread of this fatal disease, almost all fields of work had been drastically affected by this. Schools, offices, universities and markets were completely shut down. No one had an idea as to when the pandemic will end and things would get back to normal. This necessitated the adoption of digitalization and soon all the processes, including tradition education were shifted on online education.

Did Online Education Prove Effective?

Although e-learning was already being adopted vigorously around the world as a modern learning practice, covid-19 proved to be a huge factor in the complete online shift of education. Even the countries like Pakistan, where digital learning was not very common yet, had to take an abrupt digital turn. E-learning experts in Pakistan, like Ulearn, provided marvelous opportunities for the students of intermediate to not only continue their education at home but also enjoy interactive video lectures to help foster a better understanding of the concepts.
Thanks to online education! Amidst the horrific pandemic, education continued and the students’ future was saved. Not only did online education prove really effective and helpful but it also served to be a convenient alternative for both the students and teachers.

Benefits of online education

Where covid-19 stirred the need for online education, it has become a favorite learning approach for individuals around the world for the bundle of benefits it serves.

Flexible learning

Online education facilitates a flexible learning schedule for students. Students have the leverage to improvise their schedules according to their needs and preferences as there are no hard and fast time boundaries.

Study Anywhere

E-learning is also credited for breaking physical boundaries. Students can study from anywhere they want as far as they have a secure internet connection and a digital device, embracing the essence of distance learning.

Time and Cost Savings

E-learning is quite an affordable alternative to traditional forms of education as it saves up a lot of transportation costs and travelling time. Imagine where in one case you have to travel 20 to 30 minutes to reach your educational institution. While in the other case you just have to turn your laptop on and attend the lectures. Not only will you feel more motivated to study but also feel stress-free and relaxed.

Interactive learning

E-learning has more engaging and interactive course content that keeps the students’ attention intact. Students are also better able to retain the concepts better this way. One of the best online learning platforms in Pakistan, Ulearn is students’ favorite for this feature. The video lectures provided by Ulearn are recorded on the latest glass lightboard technology which ensures maximum engagement from the students and makes studying more fun