What are the Basic Needs of Online Learners?

While most of the students in the country are now learning online, parents may worry and ask about two questions. First is what are the basic needs for online learning, and second is how to manage the hindrances to a child’s successful online learning.

In this article, we will be dealing with the first one – the basic needs for online learning. There are two: smart gadgets with decent specifications, and reliable and fast internet connection.

Smart Gadgets with the Right Specifications

Since learning has migrated to digital, it is a prerequisite to have smart gadgets as tools. However, for learning to be successful, it is not enough to have low-quality smart gadgets. Parents must ensure to check if the specifications are decent enough based on the minimum standards set by the Department of Education (DepEd).

These include the right amount of memory, storage, the appropriate type of processors, built in camera and audio, power adapters, and connectivity. Indeed, these minimum standards were set in accordance with the actual needs of students in their online learning journey. Truly, they cannot participate in some activities or even fail to submit requirements if they are using substandard devices (e.g. lag during online discussions and presentations, unable to download or upload files, etc.).

Stable and High-Speed Internet Connection

Whatever the purpose is, a reliable and fast internet connection is a necessity to access the online realm. And you can check out the list of the best internet service providers in the Philippines that can give you the connection you need for the online learning of your children.

And take note, even if there are internet connectivity subsidy given by the government, it is still best to have your own connection as back-up. There will be instances wherein your child might go over the allocation and you cannot afford to have him fail a class just because you don’t have internet connection. That’s why the internet is now often termed as the additional basic need of people.

In conclusion, we must be flexible and adapt to the dynamic changes occurring around us. If you want your child to be successful in learning through this new online mode, you need to provide the basic needs that will enable him to achieve the best that he can be.