36th Annual Student Research Conference
Remote Learning vs. In-Person Learning; The COVID-19 Impact
Madisyn L. Andrews
Dr. Katrina Schmerold , Faculty Mentor
In March 2020, schools nationwide were closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing students to learn from their homes. As a result of remote learning, elementary students' academic achievement declined. Elementary students need in-person learning and face-to-face interactions with their teachers and peers to develop socially, emotionally, and academically (Timmons, 9). The COVID-19 pandemic impacted each student differently because they had different resources, such as wifi, technology, and food, while learning from home compared to in-person learning. Teachers and parents had to blindly provide a remote environment for their students to learn in, resulting in different learning experiences for children. Using my psychological and sociological lenses, I researched the impact that COVID-19 had on students’ learning abilities and home environments. My hypothesis argues that the pandemic caused academic loss because elementary students need teacher and peer interactions to learn and develop.
Keywords: COVID-19, Remote Learning, In-Person Learning, Elementary Students
Topic(s):Education
Psychology
Sociology
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 301-3
Location: SUB Alumni Room
Time: 1:45