The Corona Virus pandemic has transformed many aspects of life and has forced many colleges and students to move to virtual normal distance learning. Even though there are many advantages in online education (immense flexibility for students, reduced costs , more free time) , we can not avoid the difficulties that appeared at the same time with the good things. At first let’s talk about technical issues. Unfortunately, they are bound to happen in an online-only environment and they only add to the online environment’s frustration and interrupt new distance learning sessions. Sometimes your computer will shut down, or there are moments when your wifi is not that good, and weak monitors can make it challenging to keep up with your virtual classmates and learning environment. In our opinion the solution to this problem is based on research. Before enrolling in online degree programs, college students should research two aspects. These are: whether they have access to the relevant technology at home to study and whether the school offers enough technical support and access to technical help through faculty or academic staff. And also it’s good to communicate with your teacher, announce him about your technical problem. You are not the only one with this problem. Second of all, let’s talk about distraction and being able to stay focused. Having a time management system is perhaps the most difficult challenge for students to overcome because it depends entirely on self-motivation. Students need to be serious about their education, learn how to manage time, set their daily schedule, and study despite constant distractions. Smartphones which have made our lives so much easier and yet more distracting are the main reason when it comes to distraction. The constant notifications from a wide variety of platforms can really pull students away from lessons and assignments. And once a mind is distracted by these notifications, getting sucked into the rabbit hole that is the Internet is inevitable. We think the main solution is based on managing time. You need to be organised, set your goals and follow them and also pick a quiet time and place to complete your coursework .

Team: Bistriceanu Loredana-Ioana, Chicos Marian Marius, Arminii Rheasilvia-Elena, Budaca Emilia-Maria

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Unit 3.1: Ethical Challenges