Table 3 Challenges to Teaching Science in K-8 Through Distance Learning: 2020 vs. 2021
From: The impacts of COVID-19 on K-8 science teaching and teachers
What have you found to be the most challenging about implementing successful distance learning for science specifically? | Spring 2020 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|
Less hands-on, inquiry, and exploration/investigation | 1st (44%) | 1st (88%) |
Low student participation, motivation, and engagement in science online. | 2nd (34%) | 4/5th (55%) |
Lack of science materials and supplies for students | 3rd (24%) | 4/5th (55%) |
Less student collaboration/discourse | 4th (16%) | 2nd (76%) |
Issues students face using technology (internet, devices, platforms, skill and/or experience with technology) | 5th (15%) | 3rd (59%) |