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ERIC Number: EJ1302865
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jul
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-3894
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Technologies, Challenges and Needs of K-12 Teachers in the Transition to Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Francom, Gregory M.; Lee, Sang Joon; Pinkney, Halle
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, v65 n4 p589-601 Jul 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 schools in the United States closed and teachers transitioned to distance learning. The purpose of this survey research study is to determine technology resources and strategies K-12 teachers have used in this transition. Additionally, this study examines the difficulties teachers experienced, along with support they wish they had during the transition. Findings indicate that a wide variety of websites and applications were used to provide academic continuity, the majority of which were familiar to teachers. In the transition process, teachers were faced with various challenges, including difficulty engaging students and parents, a lack of school/district guidelines, and student Internet and computer access issues. Recommendations to prepare for future emergencies include making clear plans for emergencies and incorporating online components and training within current face-to-face classes and professional development.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education; Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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