Hola MaHigh-School - September 2020

We were introduced to new
platforms and technology
immediately became a medium
of exchange. Literally.
The lingo became so familiar
that our lecturers would be
mentioning how we need
to sign the e-register and
attend webinars.
Tests and Assessments all went online. A new experience for us all. We
would be timed as normal and we would have to study as per requirement
of the course.
Of course, there were challenges here and there with access to the applicable
technology, network problems and of course some disturbances
at home. Personally, I struggled with network connectivity, which
meant I had to miss activities on somedays.
But I pushed and worked hard and learnt to adapt. It also meant I had
to learn how to use the online tools that were the only option for me to
pursue my education.
These tools were already existing and are often termed
as the ‘distance learning approach’ but were not
extensively used as they have been during this
pandemic.
Moreover, because the pandemic has not ended,
I am constantly adapting to this e-learning approach.
Currently, students are slowly returning to campuses
and with this, I am learning a lot about
the new normal in education and taking it as it
comes.
Masiziba Hadebe