Pixel International ConferencesPixel International ConferencesDuring times of global uncertainty, the demand for innovative learning and teaching across the globe must be stepped up and at the forefront of educational endeavors. The challenges and formidable impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic has stretched educational systems throughout the world to reassess their goals as students and educators are asked to teach and learn from home while distancing themselves from others. Online teaching experts offer advice on designing support for students and point out resources to assist in the transition to remote teaching [1]. Educational technology significantly contributes to accessible education and the opportunity to design support for students. This presentation/publication focuses on strategies and resources to reinvigorate content knowledge and language learning acknowledging that online learning is tantamount to helping our students learn. Examples of research-based strategies are provided to strengthen lesson design, pedagogical input, and expand the knowledge of creative resources. By engaging students in innovative ways, they are able to incorporate essential content and learning is achieved. Creative examples are provided focusing on:
1) Connecting with all students
2) Addressing the challenges of remote learning
3) Information Communication Technology (ICT) and web-based resources
4) Ways to keep students motivated and challenged to high ideals
The uncertainty of a global pandemic that is constantly changing as we look for hope and answers impacts every citizen of our world. We must embrace new insights and take advantage of educational approaches offered in the online setting so that students can explore and expand their acquisition of knowledge as we move face-to-face courses online. The design and sequence of content and learning activities in both realms should be methodical, systematic and purposeful according to F. Darby [2]. As we commit to continuous improvement and redesign our lessons to meet the current needs of students, the opportunity is afforded to increase learning. This does not mean that students must feel isolated as if they are working in silos, and we can strengthen the curriculum by designing lessons that connect students online through discussions and groups activities. The concern that many of us must address relates to the students and schools that do not have the technology required to serve students. Some students do not have the resources to purchase the technology required for online learning. By engaging a community of learners in online teaching and learning that integrates content and language learning, students will be motivated to continue their learning in an online format as they deal with the challenges of a global pandemic.
Keywords: pandemic, online learning, educational technology.
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