UW–Madison’s Richard Halverson spoke with Madison’s local NBC affiliate, WMTV/Ch. 15, for a recent report noting that while the switch to online schooling due to the pandemic has created challenges for many families — virtual learning works better for some.
Halverson noted that technologies and platforms like Zoom and Google Classroom aren’t as good as in-person learning, but “it’s a whole lot better than completely asynchronous learning.”
Halverson added that the online tools used during the pandemic have created new ways of thinking and learning, which he anticipates will help educators in the long run.
Halverson is School of Education’s associate dean for innovation, outreach, and partnerships, and a professor with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He also leads the School’s office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE).
Check out the WMTV/Ch. 15 report, here.