#Remote learning

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“The current model of higher education, one featuring runaway spending and punitive intellectual rigidity, cannot survive.”

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I literally hate all-online classes so much I just want to attack everything and everyone

[littlebitarue]

October 6, 2024

I’m still adjusting to this grad school and unemployment life. It’s been a month and a half now I should have adjusted by now. You’d think that right? Still haven’t adjusted. Feeling very lost and confused right now but I’m learning and growing and hopefully things start to lighten up soon.

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Writer : Amy Densham

Whether your kids live in rural Iowa or downtown NYC. If they have cosplaying parents or only they just learned about Halloween. Astrid and Leah bring that excited, welcoming, Con energy to their student’s computer screens all over the world.

The platform is Outschool. It’s been around since 2015 and started as a go-to for homeschoolers. During the  COVID-19 pandemic, Outschool grew beyond homeschooling. It became a place for learning and socializing whether you homeschool or not. Now serving over 1 million learners in 195 countries, Outschool has thousands of classes for ages 3 - 18. Learn about dinosaurs from a paleontologist. C# coding from a game developer. Or cosplay from an expert seamstress and a professional actress.

Astrid Turner, bubbly and all smiles, remembers standing in line at a Con: “The cosplay community is one of the most supportive and wonderful communities out there. When I cosplay, it’s not attention on me. It’s attention for something we share. We already know we like the same things. The craftsmanship, the idea that you’re there together, dressed up, having an experience together.”

Astrid teaches Cosplay Costume Design and Creation Workshops and anything else costume-related (just send her a request). She can pleat a skirt, put a bodice in, and bring kids out of their shells with ease. Part of her class includes real-world skills like comparison shopping; if you’re asking mom to buy it, you need to have a plan.

What does Astrid hope her students walk away with from taking her class ? Ask about her experience teaching online classese.

With a classroom maximum of 5, Astrid gives personalized attention to all of her students. Some enroll with a  clear costume vision. Others just love Anime. Either way, Astrid helps them follow their own creativity and make it a reality.

Do they need a sketch? No problem. Does the fabric need to be washable? She knows just the thing. And costumes are just the beginning. Her eyes light up when she talks about intuitive, introverted students growing and connecting as the weeks go by. Someone who barely spoke in their first class is now the first one to share their progress and welcome a new student. They find their people and their voice.

Leah Johnson, artful and confident, talks about her experience at Cons: “It feels like everyone is a family. They want to welcome you in. It’s an excitement of sharing. Always. Of what they’ve made, what they’ve done, other cons that they’ve gone to, and people they’ve met. Everyone there wants to inspire each other.”

Leah teaches Special FX, Halloween, and Cosplay Makeup or one-on-one classes by request. Some of her students want to become professional makeup artists. Some want to scare their grandmas with fake wounds. In both situations, Leah is raring to go! And so is her washable Mehron Practice Makeup Head - currently sporting terrifying clown makeup from her last class.

Every class is unique. Some learners pop in with full, top-of-the-line makeup kits and some join with leftovers from the makeup wearer in their house. Part of the fun for Leah and her students is figuring out how to create looks with what you’ve got. It’s a great life lesson too. Sometimes you’ll need a specific product but sometimes you just need to be resourceful. Leah playfully refers to it as preparing for the zombie apocalypse when you won’t have all the tools. Her personality beams through the screen as she uses her makeup head to show makeup techniques, up close, and with student-requested variations. For Leah, the online part wasn’t her favorite. There’s an unquantifiable distance when you’re interacting online. You aren’t in the same space. It’s not the same as in person. But she makes that work too. And it’s a small inconvenience compared to the big benefit: bringing creative, accepting spaces to students wherever they are in the world.

Every class is unique. Some learners pop in with full, top-of-the-line makeup kits and some join with leftovers from the makeup wearer in their house. Part of the fun for Leah and her students is figuring out how to create looks with what you’ve got. It’s a great life lesson too. Sometimes you’ll need a specific product but sometimes you just need to be resourceful. Leah playfully refers to it as preparing for the zombie apocalypse when you won’t have all the tools. Her personality beams through the screen as she uses her makeup head to show makeup techniques, up close, and with student-requested variations. For Leah, the online part wasn’t her favorite. There’s an unquantifiable distance when you’re interacting online. You aren’t in the same space. It’s not the same as in person. But she makes that work too. And it’s a small inconvenience compared to the big benefit: bringing creative, accepting spaces to students wherever they are in the world.

HOW IT STARTED

Astrid and Leah both grew up loving costumes but they didn’t find out about cosplay until much later. In each of their separate hometowns, they were that kid in full costume at the grocery store. Or decked out like crazy on Halloween. Sound familiar?

Astrid remembers her first Ren Faire: “My first costume was a disaster but I was so proud of it! Ever since then, I knew I wanted to make costumes.” Growing up in a rural area outside LA, she always wanted to go to the San Diego Comic-Con but she didn’t have anyone to go with and didn’t want to go by herself. None of her friends were cosplayers - a term she didn’t even know existed.

She taught herself to sew, learning by creating more and more complex projects. Elaborate Elizabethan gowns with striking details for the next faire.

As she grew older, Atrid took a detour, exploring other career paths but she came back to sewing when her kids were small. Making clothes and costumes for them brought back that magic. And the internet showed her there was a whole community out there. No longer the only cosplayer in town, she dove in head first.

Now Astrid and her 3 kids (ages 13, 10, and 7) attend Cons every chance they get. In full costume, of course. She enters competitions in the handmade category and, though she’s modest, has taken home more than one win. In middle school, Astrid was big into theatre, Shakespeare, and creating Renaissance costumes.

An actor, director, voiceover artist, and singer, Leah cosplays characters from Arwen to Cruella De Vil to Mary Poppins. She teaches makeup and cosplay on Outschool but does both professionally for film, theatre, and events. To name a few, she designed costumes for the TV show Kookville and a stage production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. She even did makeup and created costumes for the movie Demon Squad, which you can find in Season 13 of Mystery Science Theatre 3000. She believes that cosplay isn’t just about expressing yourself, it’s about developing yourself and creating a full aesthetic. Beyond that, she wants her students to know, they can make a career out of their creative passions. And she’ll help them do it.

Leah talks about her first Ren Faire experience: “It felt awesome because I was trying to be intentional about creating a costume for me. Not for a play. Not for someone else based on their vision. It was my vision. It was what I wanted to do.”

You feel different in your cosplay. The persona, the confidence. It can be hard to describe but Astrid and Leah teach toward that feeling in every class.

Specializing in Elizabethan and Italian Renaissance costumes, Astrid also cosplays Collei from Gensin Impact and loves growing her skills in the anime genre. She even runs a social club on Outschool where Genshin fans can hang out virtually and game together.

Astrid beams: “A lot of kids and adults choose a character and they try to match that persona. It’s a little bit of safety. I’ve had people scream ‘OH MY GOD ITS COLLEI’ and run over to me. Under normal circumstances that wouldn’t happen. But at Cons, it’s so exciting. It’s amazing to connect with other people through that persona.”

*** Leah, with her cosplay weapon collection behind her: “You feel more confident in your character’s costume. It’s a projection of your best self. A lot of work, your imagination, and your brain is now projected on the outside. People can see that part of you that they can’t see in any other situation.”

Leading by example, Leah shows her students that they can make their creative passions into careers. She beams when she talks about a student getting confident enough to make an Actor Instagram account. Or doing professional-level wedding makeup for their entire family.

Teaching online from Arkansas since 2018, Astrid volunteered for the first-ever Outschool Cosplay Convention in 2021. Now called GameCon, the 2-day event featured presentations at different times of day for different timezones. Sessions about costume design, makeup, theatre performance, and more. And, most exciting of all, the costume showcase. Every kid got a chance in the spotlight to show off their creations. Astrid, laughs now: “I burst into tears when I logged off. It was such a rush of emotions. I found my people! I wish I had this when I was a kid.”

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[187days]

Day One Hundred Thirty-Eight

We had remote school today, but not really because the storm dumped rain, then ice, then wet, heavy snow all night and all day. So that brought down tree branches- and whole trees- all over the place, including around my apartment (woke up to a giant branch falling on the power lines around 5:30AM). Somehow, I still had power, but then a bunch more branches came down, hit the poles, wham!

Luckily, I'd told all my students what their instructions would be and posted everything to Classroom yesterday. Plus, I could still email, and even managed to use my phone to hold brief Google Meets with each of my classes (The Principal obviously waived that expectation today, but I figured I'd attempt it anyways because routines are helpful). After checking in via Meet and asking any clarifying questions about the day's expectations, my ninth graders kept doing what they've been doing all week: reading their books, drafting their current events-write ups. My seniors had to tell me about the struggle to get the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through Congress, then read Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" in preparation for a discussion about it and King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."

I was originally planning on having that discussion tomorrow, but I emailed my students to let them know that I'm going to reschedule it for Tuesday in order to ensure that everyone's prepared. There's a chance we'll end up having another remote learning day tomorrow anyhow. At the very least, we'll have a delayed opening, and I don't want to rush a through discussion in a shortened block.

So, yeah, embracing the change. Adaptability and flexibility are two very key skills of teaching!

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[187days]

Day One Hundred Thirty-Nine

The storm passed this morning, but it's still so messy- and so much of the region is without power or passable roads- that we had another day of remote learning.

My freshmen had to finish their current events write-ups and keep reading their books. I also suggested that they take some time to prepare for the unit content quiz, which I'm going to give next Tuesday. I originally planned to give it after they wrote their book papers, but there are some things going on the week after next that will mess with the schedule, so this is easier.

Adaptability and flexibility!

I posted an article about voting rights for my students to read- history from the Seneca Falls Convention, to the ratification of the 15th and 19th Amendments, to the Mississippi Summer Project- and also posted a powerful excerpt from PBS' Freedom Summer (about the murders of Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney) for them to watch. We'll talk about it, and about what happened afterwards, on Monday.

What else did I do? Graded all the work that came in, finished drafting my department's schedules for next year, planned a few upcoming lessons. It's quieter and slower-paced than a day in my classroom, but it's still productive!

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Trends and Innovations in Remote Learning

In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, face-to-face communication was rendered impossible. But, of course, the world didn’t stop revolving. Human beings, being amazing minds, have innovatively found ways to continue being productive.

One of these was the introduction of remote learning, on virtual platforms like Google Meet or Zoom. Educators learned the use of online blackboards, students learned to comprehend lectures online, and perhaps that was when remote learning started to truly rise as a practice.

COVID-19 may have accelerated the growth of remote learning, but even post the pandemic, technological evolution has not been kept apart from remote education, which is projected to be one of the fastest-growing markets today, globally. According to a report says that the Online Education market in India is projected to grow by 23.06% (2024-2029) resulting in a market volume of US$18.94 billion in 2029.

Something new keeps arising with every coming day, and in the field of remote learning, considering the level of adaptability, flexibility, accessibility, technological integration, global collaboration, and personalized education that it offers, these trends are very noteworthy. Soon, these evolving trends may just shape the future of global education entirely.

Personalization and Adaptation: Tailoring Education to Individual Needs

With the advent of technologies, remote learning today comes with individually tailored personalized learning experiences, keeping in mind the unique needs of learners. Such personalization may be availed through custom eLearning development services or other adaptive technologies.

These technologies utilize algorithms to analyze student performance and behavior, allowing for real-time adjustments to the learning content and delivery methods. For example, an adaptive learning platform might provide additional support or more challenging tasks based on a student's progress, ensuring that they are continuously challenged at an appropriate level. Such innovations allow remote learning to be equally or even more productive and effective than traditional classroom learning, giving remote education the upper hand.

Immersive Learning Experiences: VR, AR, and Simulation

Earlier, a major problem faced with remote learning was that learners found it difficult to engage in practical experiences relevant to the industry, such as lab practice. However, today, even practical experiences are possible through remote education. Immersive learning experiences are about providing the learner with industry-relevant hands-on experience, emphasizing the values of immersion in and interactions with simulations of real-world environments and scenarios.

In remote learning environments, VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) can be utilized across various disciplines to bring abstract concepts to life and engage students in meaningful ways. For instance, in science classes, students can explore virtual ecosystems, dissect virtual organisms, or conduct chemistry experiments in simulated laboratories. In history classes, they can virtually visit historical sites, interact with artifacts, and experience pivotal moments in time.

Microlearning: Flexibility and Focus in Remote Learning

As the name suggests, microlearning is all about learning in micro (tiny), digestible bits. Remote learning offers learners the flexibility to decide on the dosage of information that they can digest at once, unlike the traditional classroom with dedicated lecture timings.

Its benefits include enhanced retention, learner engagement, and adaptability to busy schedules. By balancing brevity with depth, microlearning modules can maximize learning outcomes and cater to diverse learner needs in remote education settings.

Social Learning and Collaborative Environments

Another question that often comes up is, “How do we promote interaction between peers and teamwork in remote education?” Indeed, a traditional classroom does have the advantage of in-person communication. However, remote education comes with a much bigger advantage in coordination.

The internet today can connect a learner to another, irrespective of which part of the world they’re in. There exist multiple co-learning platforms to collaborate and contribute meaningful ideas that are domain-specific. These platforms are like social media, for learning.

To foster collaboration among remote learners, tools like Zoom breakout rooms and Google Docs can be utilized for group projects. Online forums can be established on platforms such as Slack or within learning management systems. Real-time interaction can be encouraged through virtual study sessions on Discord. Additionally, many revered online higher education degrees such as the Online MBA Degree Programme-Symbiosis School of Online and Digital Learning offer you peer-to-peer doubt-solving sessions.

Mobile Accessibility: Learning Anytime, Anywhere

Mobile phones shine as a beacon in the dark in the world of remote learning. Mobile learning offers unparalleled accessibility and convenience, allowing learners to access educational content anytime, anywhere via smartphones and tablets. Platforms like Coursera and Duolingo provide bite-sized lessons optimized for small screens, empowering learners to personalize their education and progress at their own pace. This flexibility enhances engagement and knowledge retention, making mobile learning a powerful tool for advancing remote education globally.

Innovative Approaches to Curriculum and Skills Development

Redefining Education for the Digital Age: Skills and Curriculum in Remote Learning

Today, education isn’t focused on getting a degree as much as it is about getting industry-ready skills. Employers have begun to realize that skills matter a lot more than just having a degree in an actual work environment. According to a recent survey, over 70% of companies chose to adopt skills-based hiring methods in 2023. And thus, degrees need to incorporate skill-based programmes in their curriculum.

Even if some traditional offline courses stand still with their curriculum unchanged, remote learning courses offered by reputed institutes like IIMs and IITs focus on upskilling. Online upskilling platforms like Jaro Education have collaborations with such institutes and stand strong as pioneers in the online education industry for working professionals to upskill while juggling work commitments.

Bridging the Divide: Overcoming Challenges in Access and Quality

Additionally, it is often very difficult for working professionals to pursue higher education. Certain positions require you to have a particular level of educational qualification. The question is, how does one get a degree, such as an MBA while working?

Again, remote learning is to the rescue! Online higher education platforms like Jaro Education offer flexible degrees for working professionals like Online MBAs and other PG and UG programmes.

To conclude, remote learning seems to be the future of the global education industry, which seems to be rising at an alarming rate. You don’t need to be held back professionally due to the lack of a degree anymore, nor do you have to feel ashamed because you don’t have a particular skill. And you definitely don’t have to worry about real-life experiences, because simulated reality has been proven to yield results that are just as good as real-life experiences. It’s time to bid adieu to traditional and orthodox methods and welcome the rising star in the field of education, remote learning.