Transitioning to a virtual learning platform during the COVID-19 pandemic was a seismic shift for schools and teachers

 Virtual classroom versus online learning

Although the two might sound the same, there are actually huge differences.

Online learning offers students more autonomy. They can pace themselves but often feel isolated, as online learning doesn’t offer social learning with a teacher present. It asks students to be entirely self-motivated—a tall order for many

Reasons why student may prefer remote learning

• health or social issues
• loss of time to commuting
• reasons of socio-economic need