| | 8 September 2021HIGHERReviewSTRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS MOTIVATE THEMSELVES IN TIMES OF ONLINE LEARNINGBy Madam Grace Pinto, Managing Director, Ryan International Group of InstitutionsOver the decades, by and large, learning was confined to the four walls of a physical class-room. The advent of technology in education enabled students and provided them with varied learning engagements. Also the outbreak of the Covid-19 propelled school leaders and institutions to adopt virtual learning mode as a feasible alternative to continue the teaching learning process. Within a short span of just eight months, schools and students find themselves in a vir-tual learning era. At one time, what looked impossible in our country has become a reality with millions of parents, teachers and students adopting this mode of learning. The evolution and availability of tech-tools was one of the major factors that helped in making a quick and easy transition to the virtual interactive learning platform. Even as we con-tinue to adapt to the new normal, parents and teachers as equal stakeholders need to constantly help students remain motivated and engaged on the virtual platform. Due to the absence of face to face social interaction with peers and teachers on the virtual portal, students tend to get discouraged, lose interest and often find themselves in a situation of isolation after a certain time span. "How do I keep my learners motivated or how do I help students mo-tivate themselves during these times of online learning?" is a very relevant question that is being faced by teachers and parents today. Teacher motivation and self-motivation on the part of the learner are both important aspects. It is wonderful to witness teachers on their part doing much to unlearn and relearn, and learn new strategies and tools IN MY OPINION
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