Quarantine has brought upon many new challenges, most of which we have been able to combat against — boredom, isolation, and social distance learning. It took some time to overcome such difficulties, but eventually, people were able to settle. The journey to reach the new norm was not one without obstacles as it took some time for time to adapt, but the people’s resolve was strong — we weren’t going to stop everything when something blocks our way. This same mindset goes for distance learning; it may be strenuous, but not impossible.

Social distancing learning was, at first, an inconvenience, considering that not many students had experienced such an radical method for learning. To start doing homework and classwork online was a new encounter for most, if not for all students. Doing assignments online while in class was an average activity, but to make a permanent switch to it was a little overwhelming. A few students might not have adapted to the process as quickly, but compared to the majority, it seemed that online learning wasn’t as different from being in class.

The amount of assignments given to students was an average workload; it wasn’t too little and wasn’t too much. Some classes did overload on homework and made a functional work schedule difficult, yet most teachers understood that quarantine was a new experience and slowly released assignments in order to allow students to find a schedule that works for them. Not all students can handle multiple tasks that are due by the end of the week, so some teachers took to it to make homework due on different days of the week to allow for time for other classes.

Learning was, in some ways, made easier through social distancing. Many students are sleep-deprived when they enter school in-person (before quarantine). The new distant learning policy allows for students to sleep according to their body so they may rest and be fully prepared to work instead of being barely conscious to take notes in class. Grades would improve and so would students’ capacities for learning. A healthy mind with adequate rest allows for increased awareness and a stronger motivation to work.

Overall, education wasn’t drastically affected by the social distancing policy. The impact it has on students seems more positive than negative. The separation of mass groups prevents the spread of COVID-19 and through media technology, people can socialize with each other as if they were in-person. Resources are much more accessible and students can get their work done since everything is online, meaning they can get assignments even if they miss an online meeting. Learning during this period feels more effective than it ever has been previously. Whatever the case may be, it seems that education may not have been as affected as people originally thought it was.