Prolonged online learning is taking a toll on students’ health. A study reveals that nearly 55 per cent of students studying in Classes 4 to 12 have reported health issues due to prolonged online classes during the pandemic.
The health issues included stress, headache, severe eyesight problems and insomnia.
A study—‘The Impact of Online Teaching during the Pandemic on Learning and Well-being’— was conducted by students of Lucknow-based Spring Dale College (SDC) chain of schools. In the study, 54-58 per cent students said that they experienced severe physical strain, eyesight troubles, backache and headache due to postural problems, apart from lethargy, fatigue, irritability and obesity.
Nearly 50 per cent complained of stress and 22.7 per cent insomnia while about 65 per cent of students cited technical glitches, network problem, difficulty concentrating while studying through mobile phones.
About 45-47 per cent of students had problems in interacting with teachers and classmates and said not all people were seen on screen at a time.
Students also complained of loss in confidence and low motivation. The positive result of online education, however, is that both students and teachers have become tech-savvy.
Over 60 per cent of the students said they got additional leisure time which they used in gardening, art and craft, while 65 per cent said they spent free time at home which strengthened family bonding.
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