What is Covid-19? Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus [1]. This disease has several symptoms, like fever, dry cough, and tiredness are the most common ones; difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, and loss of speech or movement are serious symptoms [2]. To get ourselves be safe, always consult the medical doctor or health facility if feeling unwell. Besides, wash hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with an alcohol-based hand rub, social distancing, wear masks, and stay home [3] to reduce the chance of getting infected.
On the first day of my working life, it was necessary to wear a mask and the Covid-19 already existed for more than 9 months in Malaysia. The most challenging task is to give lectures on online platforms, not only using e-learning but also need to use Google Meet, Cisco Webex, and so on. Before this, we joined the classes and attended the exams in the traditional way which is face-to-face. But, now, everything is online. We get to notice the trend of using online tools and platforms increase abruptly due to Covid-19. This trend not only exists in education, but it also happens in our daily life, like online food ordering and delivery, online shopping, etc.
Teaching and learning through online video platforms is the most difficult to get understand and communicate with students if technical problems happened, especially internet connection lost. There are many possible issues that may happen during online classes. Also, not all the proposed solutions can assist instructors and learners to solve their problems. There is no doubt that self-motivation, concern, and communication are important during online classes.
References
1. https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
2. https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_3
3. https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_2
Part One of My Working Life During Covid-19
