Online learning offers many advantages like accountability , flexibility, stability and many more. Every coin has two sides, if you are enjoying benefits and have to be ready to face the challenges in one way or another. You can complete the schoolwork anytime and anywhere without being worried about commuting to campus but if you have never taken online class you might find the format a bit challenging. Learners feel like they have taken on too much at some point.

Tips to overcome the challenges

• Manage your time: invest in a daily planner, keep your assignments, exams and family events in the calendar. Keep balance between work, study and family.
• Learn study skills:Always be a participant in the class. Ask questions, make discussions and give the answers. Always take classes to read, write, take notes and tests as well.
• Seek academic advising: your academic advisor will guide you and will match to the learning style. Meet with a guide to stay on track for graduation.

Here are most common challenges one can face along with the solutions to address them:

Time management:

Students could find difficulty in managing the time while online class. They need a plan to manage the time in an efficient manner. Online learning provides flexible time but might face difficulty in managing. Solution: It takes time and effort for better learning management. You should know the factors affecting your timings during the learning process such as: Avoid distractions, create to do list, seek help and avoid multitasking

Feedback issues:

The progress of a student depends on the feedback given on the assignments, tests and exams. But suggestions and comments are hardly visited by the students in online learning. The feedback model with respect to online will be difficult for them to understand and implement. Solution: You can approach teachers for feedback related to performance. They will provide you personalised guidance and by this you can make improvements in your performance. Unless you receive feedback there are less chances to improve.

Adaptability issues:

After traditional classrooms students find difficulty in adapting online learning so they can accept the new learning environment. The mindset is different; they cannot focus on an online platform at once. Solution: Nowadays artificial intelligence adjusts content according to individual needs. It helps in providing personalised courses to identify their weaknesses and strengths for better learning outcomes.

Self motivation:

Students, when they find difficulty they start losing hope. It needs confidence and motivation to complete a task. Lack of this is common in students during online class. Solution: You should involve in class activity and discussions which increases the students confidence. And also make a study plan for effective learning. Make use of the time in the best way and gain knowledge for better learning outcomes.

There is nothing impossible if the solutions of the problems are properly managed. The challenges can be easily overcome ,the benefits are always overweight for online education.