This time the impact of digital studies was clearly visible in the 12th exam results. Many students performed better with the help of online notes, YouTube lectures and mobile apps. However, mobile phones, while being helpful in studies, are also causing distraction and social media addiction.
In the changing era of education, mobile has now become not only a means of entertainment but also an important medium of education. Students say that online videos and quick revision notes made it easier to understand difficult topics and saved time in preparation. Ayush Jha, a class 12 student, said that online videos helped him understand Maths and Physics, due to which he scored 82 percent marks. However, due to notifications, attention got diverted at times.
Karthik, a student of Bengali Senior Secondary School, Civil Lines, said that revision became easier through mobile and he got 83 per cent marks, but maintaining distance from social media was challenging. According to student Nishant Singh Chauhan, digital notes saved time, but he felt tired due to long screen time.
Experts also say that digital education is beneficial only when it is used in a balanced manner. Only by regular time management, self-control and maintaining distance from social media can students take full advantage of mobile. Mobile is neither a friend nor an enemy, its proper use is the key to success.