COVID-19 has resulted in a vastly different form of school–led remote learning and considerable and daunting challenges: • • • • • • •
Reduced one-to-one engagement with teachers Difficulty in ascertaining engagement levels of students Restricted ability to monitor individual student progress Increased level of oversight required from parents and carers (particularly for younger children) Increased social isolation and reduced ability to support student wellbeing Interruption to learning support for those children with additional needs Differential levels of access to technology, including internet and devices, to support learning.
Mark, Jay, the leadership team, the teaching and support staff with the hands-on support of our IT professionals, prepared for a transition to a different teaching and learning model. • • • •
Learning materials were collated Hard copies were made available online Management of interactions with students and parents The logistical challenge of Mark and Jay managing a workforce that would be split between classroom and home
Our teachers quickly upskilled and adjusted to increased use of technology. The experience has presented a number of exciting possibilities – including how remote teaching may play a bigger role in the education of our students. We also acknowledge the skilful work of Ron Featherston our Business Manager and his finance team. In closing may I wish you, on behalf of the School Advisory Council, a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and the prospect of an unrestricted 2022.
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