Key Remote Learning Insights to Consider from Last Spring
The survey asked nearly 800 teachers and administrators nationwide about their remote learning experiences in the spring and their needs moving forward. Here are other takeaways from the report:
- COVID-19 had a negative impact on students’ academic learning: 76 percent of educators said the pandemic had a fair amount, a lot or an extreme amount of negative impact on student learning, making it the top challenge for educators. Educators also noted that they struggled with job stress and mental health.
- Schools should prioritize individualization: 82 percent of educators surveyed said students will need more individualized instruction to meet their needs.
- Teachers need more professional learning opportunities: 27 percent of teachers reported participating in a formal professional development session for technology-based remote instruction while 56 percent said they relied on informal, self-initiated learning.
- Learning from others is essential: 53 percent of teachers said they want to get information from educators in contexts similar to theirs to make the best decisions about selecting or implementing edtech.
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