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The past year has left the country divided on many of the ideals that make our nation great, as Damian Creamer, Founder and CEO of StrongMind, curriculum provider of Great Lakes Learning Academy reports.
The frustration with emergency remote learning must not lead us to generalize all digital education as ineffective, Metcalfe writes.
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Moreover, this tear in America’s social fabric has occurred during a global health emergency that has brought about significant change to the daily lives of families across Michigan and the country.
A little over a year ago, our nation’s educators and students were forced to undertake a daunting experiment when school campuses closed and education transitioned online. This experiment has resulted in frustration and disappointment from students, parents, and educators alike.
We have also started to see these digital learning solutions, and many more, implemented across a growing number of innovative schools, indicating that digital education and classroom education are not mutually exclusive. Hybrid schools are proving that a digital curriculum and resources, combined with a qualified teacher, can create a learning experience that meets the unique, individual needs of a diverse student body.
Still, there is work to be done, which is all the more reason we must not turn our backs on digital education but instead continue to invest in this opportunity to innovate learning. Millions of students do not have the option of digital education because of barriers to devices and the internet, but connecting students is only the first hurdle.
Source: The Detroit News
