Student engagement and attendance is impacted by online teaching: it needs to improve even after the pandemic

The survey data of teachers and administrators in the United States from the Clayton Christensen Institute illustrates how the change to remote instruction has impacted teachers and the curriculum. In turn, that impacts student engagement in remote learning environments. “The online learning that’s taken place doesn’t represent the best that it can be; most teachers were underprepared for abruptly switching to a new instructional model; and there are reasons to be hopeful that more robust online learning will remain viable for schools to offer in the long term.” Teachers are spending more time on prepping lessons and are creating their own curriculum materials. The article suggests that refining remote instruction with autonomous staff and leadership offers potential with “Teachers who are comfortable with online and student-centered teaching should be empowered to lead training sessions and coach their struggling colleagues.” Read article from Education Week