Is Online Learning Better?

During the pandemic, Thao, a Year 11 student in Hanoi, studied online for almost a year. At first, she loved it: no traffic jams, more sleep, and she could replay recorded lessons whenever she didn't understand something.

However, after a few months, problems appeared. She found it hard to concentrate at home, especially when her phone kept buzzing. She also missed her friends and the short chats between classes.

Now Thao uses a mix of both. She studies at school but watches online videos to review difficult topics. “Online learning is a great tool,” she says, “but it works best when you already know how to manage your time.”