Even commuter students don’t want online classes, it’s not just an issue with students living in dorms. I went to a community college and enjoyed the in-class lectures and time after class talking with my professors, studying in the library with fellow students, joining clubs on campus, and even supporting our local sports teams. Online classes have their place but are not really optimal for high school or college students. It’s a very watered down educational experience.
Heck online is bad for just about everyone and everything. This past week I “attended” (through Zoom), a friend’s mom’s funeral, my SIL kid’s bar mitzvah, a virtual easter egg hunt, and a boyz happy hour. It sucks not attending these life events in person and its only been a month! Online can never replicate in-person meetings and gatherings. Never…