Exploratory research review of promising practices and approaches to support remote learning (REL Mid-Atlantic, 2020)¶

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Evidence · 5 claims (5 for) · 4 studies (2 review, 2 theoretical), q1 · 0 of 4 report an effect size · 5 claims rest on one study

Description¶

An exploratory research review published by Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic in July 2020 addressing remote learning in K-12 settings. It was produced because, per the publication, "When schools are forced to shutter their doors because of natural phenomena, remote learning takes on added importance." The review's evidence base is 110 studies on the effectiveness of remote learning practices. This page presents only the publication's abstract and metadata, not its findings.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Access to a body of studies on remote learning effectiveness in K-12 settings to synthesize

Constraints¶

• This page prints only the abstract and publication metadata; the review's findings are not included here

Target Learners¶

• K-12 students learning remotely

Target Learning Goals¶

• Effectiveness of remote learning practices during school closures

Claims¶

• COVID-19 school closures highlighted the need to understand promising remote learning strategies when no classroom alternatives exist [+W]
• The review synthesized 110 studies on the effectiveness of remote learning practices in K-12 settings [+W]
• Evidence on what works in remote learning is scant, prompting schools and teachers to try many approaches [+W]
• During COVID-19 school disruptions, schools can take steps to ensure students continue to progress academically whether at home or at school [+W]
• REL Mid-Atlantic identified six factors to support student engagement in remote learning, developed in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Education [+W]

Related Elements¶

• Evidence to Insights (e2i) Coach: a free online platform for testing what works in remote learning
• Considerations for Reopening Pennsylvania Schools (REL Mid-Atlantic publication, June 2020)

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Key Sources¶

• Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic. (2020). Exploratory Research Review: Promising Practices and Approaches to Support Remote Learning. Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/exploratory-research-review-promising-practices-and-approaches-to-support-remote-learning