A New Approach to Learning

Th e validity of the adage “necessity is the mother of invention” has been on full display during the COVID-19 outbreak. People had to learn to adapt to a new way of life, including an educational system that was transformed dramatically by social distancing guidelines.

More than 76 million students are enrolled in United States schools, per the latest Census Bureau information. In a matter of days, millions of students who once attended classes in-person were forced to transition to virtual learning instruction. Th e process showed just how fl exible learning systems can be, and how virtual instruction may become more than an emergency protocol in the future.

Schools utilized systems like Google Classroom, Canvas and virtual meeting apps to connect and learn. While in-class lessons provide the socialization and one-on-one interaction that can be vital for students’ academic success, there are many diff erent reasons why virtual instruction can be a key component of learning models as well. When virtual learning is used in conjunction with traditional teaching, students may have a more well-rounded experience. Here are some potential benefi ts that may unfold as more data is collected: • Pace: Virtual learning affords students the chance to work on lessons at a pace that fi ts their individual needs.

Students can go back and reread or re-work problems until they’re satisfi ed they have learned their lesson. Lessons can be slowed down or sped up depending on profi ciency, creating a customized educational experience. • No more weather days. Many school districts include snow or extreme weather days into their calendars, adding on extra days at the end of school year to meet the specifi ed number of educational days. Remote learning can take over in these times and keep school districts from having to pad calendars. • Convenience: Th e American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later to provide students the best chance to get the amount of sleep they need. Still, most adolescents currently start school before 8:30 a.m. Remote learning enables students to complete their assignments when it works best for them. Th is may help them get more sleep, too. • Apps: Learning apps are a new wave of educational tools that have helped buoy virtual instruction. Primary school students or those with individual education plans may benefi t the most from reinforced app skills that match their learning pace in fun ways.

Virtual home instruction may become a large part of the educational landscape even aft er it’s no longer a social distancing necessity.

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