However, that autonomy came with a struggle to stay focused on school work
Educators, parents and anyone who remembers what it was like to be in high school may be unsurprised by this finding. Yet it remains a key challenge as we redesign courses for a better virtual experience. How do we encourage engagement and interaction in virtual courses? How do we leverage technology to improve the student experience, rather than simply replicating the traditional classroom format at a distance? It is important to note that some of these challenges were amplified by the specific conditions of the pandemic. With more preparedness, reduced external stressors and deliberate design, we can address these issues rather than giving up on virtual courses.
What was the worst part of virtual high school courses?
Difficulty staying focused
33%
Lack of motivation Lack of social interaction Less interaction with teachers Learning is more stressful
15%
13%
12%
11%
Technical problems Feeling disconnected Less content covered
7%
6%
3%
0%
10% 20% 30%
10
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