Education in the Digital Age: Highlighting the Gap between Physical and Virtual Classroom Environments

Authors

  • Bishakha Kumari Student, PG Department of English, Karim City College, Kolhan University Author
  • Anandita Maity Student, PG Department of English, Karim City College, Kolhan University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69974/glskalp.05.01.01

Keywords:

Technology, Virtual Learning, Traditional Classroom, Online v/s Offline, Student, Knowledge

Abstract

With the advancement in technology each passing day, the world has now moved towards a new dimension of reality i.e., The Virtual Reality. From Letters to Email, theatres to OTT platforms, In-cash to Cashless Transactions, window shopping to E-marketplace, workplace culture to remote working concept (Work from Home), classroom education to online learning and many more. The major point of concern is the shift in educational methods since it is among the major factors affecting the development of an individual. The Covid 19 pandemic has brought in a complete revolution in the field of education. The compulsion to maintain continuity in education has opened up a whole new concept of virtual classrooms via Google Meet, Zoom, Webex, and others. The students were forced to sit in front of a screen with muted mics gazing absent-mindedly. Some of the students as well as teachers were and still are lacking the proficiency with virtual tools and platforms. This proved not to be a student-friendly method as the lack of face-to-face interactions led to a sense of isolation and misunderstanding between both. Traditional Classroom methods allowed both the student and teachers to have a two-way conversation enabling them to explore different aspects of gaining knowledge. The traditional classroom learning also enables the student to develop a sense of unity with their fellow classmates leading them to exercise teamwork, leadership qualities, time management, discipline which is deficient in the virtual methods. The study aims to highlight the gap between the virtual and physical classroom environments and the fact that physical classrooms are way more effective and productive as compared to Virtual Classrooms. 

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Published

2025-01-01

How to Cite

Education in the Digital Age: Highlighting the Gap between Physical and Virtual Classroom Environments. (2025). GLS KALP: Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 5(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.69974/glskalp.05.01.01