The tale of two different learning set ups

Closures of schools, institutions, and other learning spaces have impacted more than 94% of the world's student population.

As the number Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, several schools are reopening.

Limited face-to-face classes started last week, but many students still have their online classes. 

Mathew Marait, a Grade 7 student from Saint Joseph Parochial School of Cavite, is among the students who prefers to have their classes online.

According to him, while the cases are decreasing, it's still safer to study from the comfort of their home.

“Mas gusto ko pa din ang online class dahil hindi pa din naman nawawala ang Covid at may mga namamatay tapos nagkakaroon pa din ng covid kaya mas gugustohin kopa sa bahay dahil ligtas din,” Manalo said. 

“Kahit yung mama ko na nasa ibang bansa hindi din niya ko papayagan na mag face to face dahil natatakot din siya na baka mahawa ako,” he added.

Meanwhile, some students can't wait to go back to the face-to-face learning setup after two years. 

“Excited na po ako, mahirap din po sa bahay dahil self study din at minsan yung mga nasa modules mahirap at hindi ko masyado maintindihan," Althea Garcia, student from Kaytitinga Integrated School.

Schools and students are among the most affected by this pandemic. Students and teachers alike are tired. But nonetheless, safety is still the priority. In school or at home, students and the youth remain as the hope of the nation. 

Contributed by Thimy Rose Noveno