5 Reasons Schools Still Use Virtual Teaching
As a country, we’ve come a long way from pandemic emergency remote learning. Amidst the scramble to create online learning systems from scratch, student outcomes suffered, teachers burned out, and great efforts led to poor results. Some school districts turned to asynchronous learning, so students could click through lessons at their own pace. However, the lack of connection and support led to learning loss. So why are schools still using virtual teaching?
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5 Reasons Why Schools Still Use Virtual Teaching
- Teacher Shortage Solution
While a certified in-person teacher is always preferred, the national teacher shortage has depleted the pool of educators. Districts across the nation are turning to certified synchronous teachers to fill vacancies in core subjects, electives, world languages, and CTE courses, giving students access to the expert teachers they deserve.
- Course Expansion
As education requirements change and student requests arise, schools need to be adaptable to expand course offerings and find qualified teachers to instruct. Whether it’s new state requirements for financial literacy courses, demand for advanced placement classes, or adding robotics electives, schools are searching for synchronous teachers. With this option, they can add new courses section by section, without having to fill a schedule for a full-time teacher.
- Increase Scores
Studies show that asynchronous instruction leads to poor student outcomes and learning loss. Students deserve support and connection with a certified teacher. When they receive direct instruction and build relationships with their teacher and peers, students receive a higher quality education.
- Lessen Teacher Workloads and Decrease Inflated Class Sizes
When solving for the teacher shortage, schools often use DIY solutions. They increase teacher workloads by adding extra courses during their planning periods and increase class sizes to maximize the teacher’s reach. However, these actions quickly overwhelm teachers and minimize individualized instruction to fit student needs. Synchronous teachers can take on extra sections and relieve in-person teachers’ workloads.
- Prepare Students for Post-Grad
In a world of online college courses and remote work, students need to be exposed to virtual learning environments early to develop soft skills necessary to succeed. Remote work and learning both require self-discipline, time management, communication skills, and internal motivation that can be developed through early practice in synchronous learning.
We’re Anti-Async
Proximity Learning is different from emergency online learning because we’ve supported schools with livestream instruction for 15 years. We’re anti-async because research shows it’s ineffective and leaves students behind without support. Our certified teachers are trained in live virtual instruction and give students the education they deserve.
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