In my opinion, it would be benighted to think that online education has provided an equal opportunity for all students. I remember distinctly in high school sitting in the library with kids who used the library computers to do homework because they did not have one at home. Another example is a friend of mine at the University of Kentucky who will sometimes need to use my computer when their computer breaks, and they are unable to buy a new one due to lack of money. Considering these two examples is why there should be a hardship clause for students impacted by Covid because many students relied on being able to go to in person classes or facilities with computers and no longer have that option due to Covid. There is a lack of communication between professors and students in online courses to inform them of these problems because there are so many students to one teacher. It would be hard to implement an utterly fair program, but a program with some holes is better than none. Online learning has also opened up the education system to increased cheating. It is naive to believe everyone will be trustworthy, and because of this, many students resort to cheating instead of learning the material. Due to the lack of accountability and knowledge of how the education system is during this time, I believe it will make me less competitive in the job market. I am nervous it will reduce my school achievements because they were accomplished during a pandemic and, therefore, a time of little regulation and accountability.
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