All K12 districts, regardless of their average family incomes, suffered deeper learning setbacks the longer they maintained hybrid or remote learning models. Unfortunately for higher ed, college preparation fell to the backburner.
Beyond simply wanting the flexibility to earn college credits from home, students feel that online programs meet their personal needs better than traditional face-to-face instruction, especially at the height of the pandemic.
Above all, students want access to course information regarding technology use and instructors' expectations and syllabi prior to enrolling in an online course, according to a just-released study.