Life under COVID-19 pandemic – How I feel about online classes 疫情下新常規──網課心聲

Secondary 1

Hi, my name is Stefanie from 1B and I’m going to share my experience on online classes. This year was my first year in YCK2. I was expecting that we were going to see each other face-to-face. However, the school was suspended due to the pandemic. Thanks to the online class, I was still able to make friends easily with my supportive classmates. After class, we would chat through Microsoft Teams and we became closer to each other.

The teachers were dedicated too. Besides solving our minor technical problems, they gave us hard copies of learning materials beforehand and prepared illustrative and colourful PowerPoints, through which we could clearly know the main points for each lesson. Therefore, we could easily follow the lesson content and learn effectively.

中一級

今年是我在余二的第一年，本以為可以在校園與大家見面，卻換來疫情停課。幸好有Microsoft Teams網課，我們仍可結交新同學，互勵互勉。課堂結束後，我們用聊天室閒話，彼此就開始熟絡。此外，老師盡心盡力，設想周到，除了幫我們掃除上網技術困難，更預先為我們編印好筆記和習作，上課時又有明晰和精美的簡報，讓我們學習得心應手。

1B 戴美雅

1B DEL MONTE MARIA MARJITH STEFANIE

Secondary 2

The world has been struck by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, and our lives are all heavily affected. Schools had to adopt online mode in September. Although we didn’t have to wake up early to get to school, I faced some difficulties with online classes. For example, there were some technical issues and network problems at home. Also, I think that the learning atmosphere wasn’t as strong when we received classes online. I think that I became less active and responsive when I was doing online classes. I found it harder to ask teachers questions online too.

However, when there is a will, there is a way. I have developed better self-learning and research skills because of that. I have also reminded myself to stay attentive when having online classes. I am sure these skills will facilitate my learning journey ahead.

Although I have adjusted to online learning, I still want school to return to normal as I miss my friends and teachers, as well as the different extra-curricular activities I have to do. I hope the pandemic will pass in no time.

中二級

2020疫情突襲，我們的課程由學校變成網課進行。雖然上網課不用像回校那樣一早匆匆忙忙起床準備上學，但我在上網課時也會經常遇到一些問題。

例如電腦技術問題以及網絡問題又或者在家裡的學習氣氛不太好，不像在學校上課那麼活躍，就連我答題的積極性也降低了。學習上我有很多問題未必能夠即時解決。

雖然如此，但辦法總比困難多。因此我以自習和多問老師這一種方式克服了網課上常遇到的問題，也在網課中養成了愈來愈主動學習的好習慣。

但我還是很想念在學校與老師和同學面對面學習和課外活動的時光呀。期待這一天的到來，也希望疫情早日過去。

2A李麗旋

2A Lee Lai Shuen

Secondary 3

I was excited to know that school was finally going to start online classes in September. After all, I had been staying at home for a long time due to the pandemic. Although the opportunity to return to online school life was not as good as meeting my friends and teachers face-to-face, I was still happy.

Actually, I quite enjoyed online classes. I liked that I didn’t have to waste any time on commuting. I could do homework and revision right after class. I also concentrate better at home, meaning my time was spent more efficiently.

However, there was one major problem. WIFI. The wifi at my home wasn’t very stable. There were times where I couldn’t answer teachers’ questions because of technical issues. And my eyes do get strained after spending long hours in front of tablet screen. Luckily my mum got me a pair of blue light glasses. Overall, I am happy that I could keep learning during this difficult time.

中三級

那天知道學校終於要開網課，便覺有點興奮，畢竟疫情下宅在家裡真的太久了，所以有機會回歸網上的校園生活，雖然比不上真的見面，但還是開心的。對於我來說，網課的形式我還是覺得不錯的───縱使眼睛費神。老師上課教書，我下課寫作業和溫習。在家裡學習，我明白更要靠自己主動和努力，所以，我反而比以前再勤奮了。不太好的地方嘛，就是雖然家裡有無線網絡，但是在一些時間還是會卡的很嚴重，所以如有老師即時提問，或要在聊天室發資訊，可以半天也發不出去。還有就是天天對著平板電腦的問題，我還好之前配的是防藍光鏡片，但是一天下來還是覺得眼睛矇矇的。不過總的來說，可以上網課還是不錯的。

3A叶子萱

3A Ye Zixuan