When the Coronavirus pandemic struck, students and teachers all over the world turned to remote learning. There are plenty of benefits to this form of education – for example, it is much more convenient and flexible than physical schooling. 

However, with that being said, students also face many challenges with remote learning. It is a much more modern education style that often requires advanced technological tools, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Unfortunately, not all students and schools have access to this equipment, creating a massive online study problem. 

In this article, we will be discussing a few ways in which community colleges can solve this remote learning challenge. 

Using Traditional Textbooks For Studying

Some community colleges use old-fashioned textbooks when supplying students with the materials needed for remote learning. If many students do not have access to technology, this may be the only way around the digital divide issue. 

The textbooks would need to indicate what work the students would have to complete and when. This way, students could keep up with their syllabus without ever having to visit the school. 

Finding Sponsors For Equipment

If the community college does not have enough money to purchase educational technology, they could hold fundraisers or contact potential sponsors. This money would then go towards buying the students and school-appropriate equipment needed for remote learning. 

Once the equipment is available, there are plenty of apps and tools that the students could use to make remote learning much easier and more convenient. For example, Pedagogue is a new social learning management system that allows students from all over the world to communicate and collaborate. It will also enable teachers to organize and manage their material online, providing students with a central location for accessing school content. 

Using Public Spaces That Have Appropriate Equipment

There are plenty of public spaces, such as a library, that have the technology available for use. If possible, students could visit these spaces to make use of the equipment for remote learning purposes. 

However, it is essential to note that the computers will need access to the internet, as professors will have to share the work via online resources, such as e-mail, Pedagogue, or Zoom. 

Concluding Thoughts

Community colleges face plenty of challenges when it comes to remote learning. For example, the school and a few students might not have access to the necessary equipment needed for online education. 

For this reason, many colleges use and provide students with traditional textbooks for learning needs. Others hold fundraisers or look for sponsors to purchase the necessary technological equipment. 

There are plenty of apps and tools, such as Pedagogue, that can be used to make remote learning much easier for students. Lastly, community buildings, such as the public library, often have basic computers that could be used for remote learning. However, these computers would need access to the internet to be beneficial.