While concluding his note, Jayadev said that the faculty missed them and also asked his students to "keep at it"
Bengaluru professor Arjun Jayadev, who teaches economics at Azim Premji University. Pic/Twitter @arjun_jayadev
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, students and educational institutes have taken the digital route with classes being held online. But even holding classes online comes with its own set of challenges. And this was proved by a Bangaluru professor, who wrote a letter to his students talking about the challenges of learning online and even extended a 'Thank you note' for the students, who make it successful.
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In a very interesting discussion with SAS faculty on online teaching and how we can do it better this time around. One story stood out. This faculty would call students directly if they were having difficulty connecting online. During one call, the faculty heard thunderous rain.
— Arjun Jayadev (@arjun_jayadev) August 20, 2020
Taking to Twitter, Bengaluru-based professor Arjun Jayadev of Azim Premji University said, "I'm writing to note to students who may be reading that we know and recognise your efforts, which are often really heroic." Jaadev cited the example of one of his students who braved a thunderstorm to get an Internet signal in order to attend the online classes.
.. Turns out the student, who lived in rural Karnataka was outdoors, under an umbrella, in the only location outside that could receive a reasonable signal. This was not an isolated incident. I'm writing to note to students who may be reading that we know and recognize your..
— Arjun Jayadev (@arjun_jayadev) August 20, 2020
In a Twitter thread, Jayadev said that the student's story came during "a very interesting discussion with SAS faculty on online teaching." During the discussion, it was learned that a faculty member who would call students directly when they were having trouble connecting online, heard thunder and rain in the background. Later, it became apparent that the student who lived in rural Karnataka was sitting outdoors with an umbrella and braving heavy rain in order to get a signal.
"Turns out the student, who lived in rural Karnataka was outdoors, under an umbrella, in the only location outside that could receive a reasonable signal," Professor Jayadev said, adding that it wasn't an isolated incident. He further said that they know and recognise the efforts the students have been making in order to attend online classes.
efforts, which are often really heroic. We will do all we can to make this online trimester work for us all. Please keep at it and please let us know how its going. We want to know and want to help you learn. We miss you and look forward to see you in person when we can.
— Arjun Jayadev (@arjun_jayadev) August 20, 2020
While concluding his note, Jayadev said that the faculty missed them and also asked his students to "keep at it". "We will do all we can to make this online trimester work for us all. We want to know and want to help you learn. We miss you and look forward to see you in person when we can," Jayadev stated.
Since being shared, the post has collected hundreds of likes and comments with many thanking the professor for highlighting the issue of the challenges of online learning.
Here's how Tweeple reacted:
This is important. Many students are stretching themselves to make sure things work out. As a recent entrant to the teaching fraternity, I am frequently reminded of how hard students can work to meet expectations. Trainers have to step up to make these efforts successful. https://t.co/tJ2OtHoKVg
— Balasubramanian V (@balahla) August 20, 2020
We want to help you learn. Gratitude! https://t.co/Wq1UMuFYQK
— Kayzad Kasad (@KayzadKasad) August 20, 2020
Don't know if it's my place to say this but I really appreciate what you and all the UG faculty at APU do for students. All of you really go out of your way to check up on your students and I don't know of any other university where this happens.
— Sridala Swami (@sridala) August 20, 2020
And I hope against hope my kid gets to learn under you next year.
— Natasha RamarathnamðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u008cÂu00c2u0088 ÙÂu00c2u0086تاشا راÙÂu00c2u0085ارتÙÂu00c2u0086ÙÂu00c2u0085 (@nuts2406) August 20, 2020
Thank you for being amazing
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