Title:	VIRTUAL LEARNING: THE AFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON RURAL STUDENT AND TEACHER ENGAGEMENT
Author(s):	Chloe Papavasiliou and Samantha Papavasiliou
ISBN:	978-989-8704-26-9
Editors:	Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías
Year:	2021
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Curriculum Content Design & Development, Delivery Systems and Environments, Virtual Learning Environments, Blended Learning
Type:	Full
First Page:	159
Last Page:	168
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	The impacts of COVID-19 on education have been profound. This impact has changed how many schools and education providers have delivered education to their students, with the rapid transition to virtual learning environments. This research highlights the critical factors influencing student and teacher engagement and opportunities for educators to enhance the engagement for their students. Evidence for this research is based on the results of a case study on a rural school district in South Australia, data collected through two focus groups. By understanding the critical factors influencing teacher and student engagement in the rural setting, to identify opportunities for improving the levels of student engagements through virtual learning environments. A primary finding of this research highlights three critical factors; access, learning needs and support, which influence the levels of engagement of teachers and students in the rural setting. This research identifies the opportunities outlined by the respondents for increasing student engagement, this included peer-to-peer mentoring and resource sharing opportunities. By understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on student and teacher engagement, relating to the rapid introduction of virtual learning, potentially can assist future research and educators understand how to improve the process moving forward.
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