THE PROP ROOM: DOES DISTANCE LEARNING WORK?

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Covid 19 has disrupted the education system like it has many other areas of live and services offered to the public. Forced to stay closed, schools and universities have had to opt for distance learning. However, is distance learning a good substitute for the classroom or is it a temporary measure during times of crisis? Do your research and decide; then write an essay in which you defend your point of view.

BEFORE YOU START

· Survey on online and distance learning https://www.schooleducationgateway.eu/en/pub/viewpoints/surveys/survey-on-online-teaching.htm

READING MATERIAL TO MAKE NOTES ON

· Advantages and disadvantages of distance learning https://www.eztalks.com/elearning/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-distance-learning.html

· Distance learning and early childhood education https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/professional-development/article/distance-learning-early-childhood-education

· Online learning faces the ultimate test – Bu it is no substitute fort he classroom https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2020/03/20/online-learning-faces-the-ultimate-testbut-its-no-substitute-for-the-classroom/#4c8e1f5119f2

· Virtual learning is OK but no replacement for classroom lessons https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/virtual-learning-is-okay-but-no-replacement-for-classroom-lessons/story-iQem8daJGDOdkECz94mcjJ.html

· Why virtual teaching will never ever replace classroom teaching https://study.com/blog/why-virtual-teaching-will-never-ever-replace-classroom-teaching.html

VIDEOS TO TAKE NOTES FROM

· COVID-19 outbreak's impact on education institutions around world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYD1j4VdAJ0

· Expert Answers: How Do We Educate Children During the Coronavirus Pandemic