Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Merits and demerits of online Quran classes for kids

Online Quran classes make a relatively novel concept for many people, particularly in countries that are technologically lagging behind the first world countries. People normally take some time to get accustomed to a new concept before adapting to it. Not to mention, every innovation accompanies some myths and misconception that wear off gradually as the concept sinks in. Same is the case with Online Quran classes. There are, however, some genuine merits and demerits of this arrangement.
 
Are there any demerits of online Quran classes?
Here is to mention that there are no inherent flaws in online teaching arrangements. However, there are some limitations. As mentioned earlier, backwardness in technological domain leaves fewer people that are well versed with computer, internet and related stuff. It limits the audiences of online Quran classes. Secondly, rampant poverty in third world countries allows limited access to smart gadgets through which one can access online courses. Another major setback in online courses is that they are energy dependent. Technology demands energy and energy crisis is rampant in many third world countries. If there is no electricity, one cannot access a virtual Quran class.  However, despite certain limitations, the merits of online Quran classes certainly outweigh the demerits, or better put, limitations. 
 
Merits of Online Quran classes:
Online classes have a lot of merits for contemporary disciples who are tech savvy and have an easy access to internet. Here is a brief overview.
 
Smart substitute to conventional apparatus:
Above all, online classes are a smart substitute to conventional apparatus that required more time and hassle. Kids now days are burdened with a lot of activities and they hardly get any time for themselves. Online Quran classes can save them time by ruling out the need to stand in queues  for bus to go to the madrassah or wait for their turn in a bunch of dozen students.
 
Eliminate the need to commute:
Furthermore, online classes eliminate the need to travel altogether. One simply needs to log in one’s personal computer and get started. Not to mention, it saves one a lot of hassle on roads and is easy on pocket, since fuel is an important consideration these days.

No risks involved:
One big advantage of Online Quran classes for small kids is that they can learn Quran within the supervision of their parents or guardians without having to leave the safe heavens of their homes. Some parents are conscious to send small kids to mosques or madrissahs for safety concerns. Online classes provide such parents with an excellent opportunity to teach their kids Quran whilst keeping them within the range of their eyes.
 
Offer wide scope:
Finally, a very important aspect of online classes is the vastness of their scope. Cyber world knows no boundaries. One can access an online Quran lesson from any corner of the world if one has the required technology to support it. This service is particularly useful for people residing in non Muslim countries where it is increasingly difficult for them to get reliable clerics for their children. Such people can resort to online Quran classes to assure their kids learn and understand Quran, no matter where they are living.