COVID-19 had a huge impact on the way we view and take advantage of online learning, but are these changes here to stay? And what is the future of online learning, post COVID-19?
In the early months of 2020, brick and mortar classrooms were abruptly closed as a part of the response to COVID-19. These closures forced millions of students to suddenly become reliant on online learning, overnight.
Since the pandemic, many things have changed, including online learning.
Individuals and institutions from all walks of life were presented (some for the first time) with online learning, with mixed results. Those who were prepared had the best results. At the same time, those with a greater dependence on in-person instruction faced more challenges as they attempted to provide an education to their students under challenging circumstances.
More kids than ever are learning from online schools, and many of them are thriving. If your child is engaged in remote learning, there are a few ways that the school year can be a little smoother.
Transitioning to a new school can be incredibly difficult for some children, especially when it’s mid-year and they’ve already established a base in their mind for how their year will be, what friends they have, and so on. Taking this a step further, if you’ve decided to transition your child from a brick-and-mortar school to an online school, there are going to be even more unique changes to adjust to. However, there are ways to help alleviate the stress and the frustration your child may feel (and you may also feel as a parent/guardian).