Education in the Era of Pandemic Disruption

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the world of education, triggering disruption that has drastically changed the way education takes place. Some of the main aspects of education in this era of pandemic disruption include: The move to online learning, this forces teachers, students and parents to adapt to digital technology. Platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams have become the main tools in the teaching and learning process. However, this move creates access gaps for students who do not have adequate devices or internet access

Teachers and students face digital literacy challenges, including understanding the use of technology and adapting teaching methods. The curriculum needs to be adapted to be more relevant to distance learning, including assessment methods. Access and Infrastructure Gaps Technology inequality is a big problem, especially in remote areas that do not have internet access. Many students in rural areas experience obstacles due to limited devices such as laptops or smartphones.

Parents become more involved in their children's education process because learning is done from home. Challenges arise for parents who have to divide their time between work and accompanying their children. Psychological Well-Being of Students and Teachers. Prolonged online learning causes stress, fatigue, and feelings of isolation in students and teachers. Lack of social interaction affects students' social development, especially at the primary education level.

The pandemic sparked innovation, such as the use of augmented reality (AR) technology, gamification and interactive applications to make learning more interesting. Apart from that, the birth of a hybrid learning program (a combination of face-to-face and online) is seen as a long-term solution.

The pandemic era encourages students to be more independent in managing study time and exploring learning resources outside the classroom. Online education platforms such as Khan Academy, Ruangguru, and Coursera are becoming popular.

Although the pandemic brings many challenges, education in the era of COVID-19 disruption teaches the importance of flexibility, technological adaptation, and a student-centered approach. In the future, the combination of online and offline learning can become an educational model that is more inclusive and adaptive to change.