Students' Concerns About Remote Learning in the Context of COVID-19

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Abstract

The abrupt switch from in-person to remote learning in March of 2020 due to COVID-19 caused many students to express concerns. The purpose of the present study was to explore what concerns students had both immediately post-lockdown and at the end of the semester. We found that students were particularly concerned about their learning and motivation throughout the semester. They were less concerned about their grades, and this concern only decreased as the semester went on. Their social concerns, in contrast, increased as the semester went on. Female, underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students expressed stronger concerns, especially immediately post-lockdown. Students who expressed greater motivation concerns immediately post-lockdown anticipating receiving lower grades in the course. Implications for teaching practice are discussed.

Authors

• Katherine M. Muenks, University of Texas at Austin

• Veronica X Yan, The University of Texas at Austin