Focus On Teaching: Some Good News for Some Students, Distanced Learning Leads to Increased Achievement
- Some students are actually thriving in the remote learning world as teachers have noticed some benefits that have come with the shift to distance learning.
- Many teachers have noticed the unexpected benefits of self-pacing as their students have the flexibility to complete their assignments on their own schedule.
- In some cases, the cancellation of extra-curricular activities has led to increased student performance due to an enhanced focus on their school work.
- Some teachers point to the alleviating stress levels from students due to the lack of state testing as the link to an improvement for some students’ academic performance.
- The online learning environment contributes to less bullying and allows increased sleep, ultimately reducing anxiety and stress levels among some students.