What
We’ve Learned From Conducting Remote Learning
It
has now been more than 17 weeks since Seeds of Literacy shut its classroom doors – without
warning – due to COVID-19.
Like
other districts in Ohio, Seeds continues to reflect on that time, assessing
what needs to be improved to make remote learning sustainable long-term. As K-12 districts struggle to balance the
immediate safety of students with the long-term repercussions of waiting, we
also face those concerns, along with the concerns of protecting our volunteers
and staff.
The
choice seems simple: continue remote, online education indefinitely until
safety can be guaranteed; but nothing is that simple.
Seeds
has learned the hard way that the majority of students simply aren’t responsive
to education presented entirely through a computer screen. We know that we’re not alone — many schools
report losing track of as many as 50% of their student population through
virtual absenteeism.
Why
Aren’t Students Participating in Remote Learning?
Lack
of Access
Lack
of Space
Caregiving
Essential
Work
Lack
of Incentive
What
Seeds Has Done Right
Remote
learning has been a challenge for everyone, not just Seeds. But there’s hope.
We’ve done quite a few things right along the way, and we’re optimistic this
will lead to more participation and an even stronger remote learning program in
the future.
Quick
Response
Flexible
Times
Technology
Access
to Information
Additions
to Programs
Continuous
Contact
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