Why Online Classes Are Frustrating But Still Hopeful for Personalized Learning

September 16, 2025Categories: Education Technology, Podcast Episode

AI Personalized Learning: A New Era in Education with Brooklyn Sinclair
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Why Online Classes Can Drive You Crazy (But Also Make Learning Possible)

Man, if you’ve ever sat through an online class, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s like a whole new world of frustrations has opened up, and honestly, it feels like no one warned us about what we were signing up for. I mean, I’m all for personal learning and the idea of shaping your own educational path, but let’s be real — online classes don’t always make that easy.

First off, let’s talk about the *technical nightmares*. You ever freeze mid-zoom, right when you’re about to answer a question? Or your Wi-Fi decides to dip out just as the professor says, “Okay, let’s get started”? It’s like the universe conspires against your participation. Then there’s the lag, muffled audio, students constantly muting and unmuting themselves, and occasionally that one person who forgets to mute their mic while they’re *obviously* not paying attention.

And it’s not just tech hiccups. The personal learning environment becomes a whole different ballgame. When you’re physically in a classroom, there’s that structure and energy — you can see the teacher’s gestures, hear the buzz of classmates discussing, or even just get a feel of the room that keeps you present and awake. But online? Your personal learning environment might be your bedroom, the living room, or dare I say, your kitchen table surrounded by distractions. This can make it insanely hard to focus, no matter how motivated you originally were.

Now, some people argue this is why personalized education is the future — having classes tailor-made for your pace and style, maybe even using AI personalized learning tools. Sure, that sounds amazing in theory, and honestly, the tech behind AI in education is super exciting. But so far, the real-world application hasn’t fixed the annoying parts where you just want someone to explain the same concept 3 different ways without it feeling like a robot is reading off a script.

Also, there’s a huge social side to being in class that often gets overlooked. Online classes can feel isolating. It’s not as simple as just bumping into someone before or after class to ask a quick question. You have to figure out how to ask during a limited chat window, or worse, schedule extra virtual meetings that can feel like a chore. Personal learning isn’t just about what you know — it’s also who you learn with, and the community vibe you build. Without that, classes can become dry and uninspiring.

On the bright side, though, online classes have made education more accessible than ever. It’s easier to attend from anywhere, and sometimes you get to learn at your own pace. For those who struggle with traditional classroom setups, this flexibility is a game-changer. Plus, using platforms that integrate AI and develop your personal learning environment might eventually make these classes much smoother, by tailoring content specifically to your needs and style — kind of like a learning assistant that *actually* understands you.

Speaking of personalized education, have you tried checking out Pooks.ai? It’s a cool platform where you can create your personalized book now – for free!. It’s perfect for people who want to have control over what they learn and how they learn it, and it lets you build a learning experience that actually fits your style. This way, you can balance the frustrations of online class distractions with some genuinely useful tools to keep your learning on track.

At the end of the day, online classes aren’t perfect, but they’re part of where education is heading. With a little patience and the right tech, the hope is we’ll see more personalized learning environments that help make education both effective and enjoyable — without the countless “Can you hear me?” moments.

So if you’re stuck in the cycle of endless video calls and muted mics, just remember: you’re not alone. And there’s plenty of innovation on the horizon that might just make online learning feel a lot less frustrating — and maybe even fun.

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