Fostering connection and community during remote learning

Apr 07, 2020
“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids to work together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important” Bill Gates. 
 
Even though a lot has changed recently, this stays the same. Yes, we are relying much more on technology to communicate with our students, and it can seem very impersonal and removed, but the role of the teacher to connect with and motivate students has never been more important. The more connected that students feel to their teacher and their classmates, the more motivated they will be to engage with the tasks that you set for them. 
 
This is a strange time, one that none of us foresaw. Thankfully, schools and teachers around the world have been working around the clock to make sure that kids everywhere still have access to education via online and remote learning. How this looks in each school can be very different, depending on access to technology, demographics, skills and budget. It can also depend on...
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