YouTube channel helps PU students learn from home

Mangaluru: With over 2.75 lakh viewers, the YouTube channel launched by Dakshina Kannada Pre-University Principals’ Association to aid students during the lockdown has gained popularity. Several lessons broadcast through the channel have garnered over 30,000 views.
“The channel was launched as there is an uncertainty over commencement of PU classes due to Covid-19 — with an aim that lockdown should not hamper the studies in the most crucial academic year. The channel is free for all and students across the state can access the content online. The content includes lessons taught by experienced faculties who have good command over their subject,” said Vittal K, principal, Kittel Memorial PU College and one of the active member of DKPUCPA. The channel was launched on May 1.
Explaining why they chose to record lectures and upload rather than going live, Vittal said, “Connectivity is a major setback for online classes and live classes have been facing this issue. So we focused on recording the lectures and later uploading it online. This is more convenient especially for students from rural areas. They can download and learn any time.”
“We have uploaded lessons not only from science related subjects, but also from commerce and arts. All the lectures voluntarily opted to take part in the initiative. The association is thankful to St Aloysius PU College for providing space for recording and other resources free of charge.”
Currently, lecture series are in English and in the coming days content in Kannada too will be uploaded. Apart from it, there will be videos made available on motivational talks and career guidance among others.