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Challenges Faced by Schools, Teachers and Students in Distance Education Implementation During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Recommendations on the Application of Adaptive Responses

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The purpose of this study aims to explore the influence for schools, teachers, and students of the full implementation of the distance education model in schools during the COVID-19 outbreak. The study drew three main findings from the exploratory qualitative research: Students' learning abilities and perceptions of independent learning significantly impact distance education quality. Teachers' pedagogical perceptions influence students' adaptability to distance education. Societal bias against distance education influences student and faculty attitudes toward distance education. This study will also suggest responses in three areas: schools, teachers, and students. Our research concludes with a theoretical and managerial discussion.

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    ICDEL '21: Proceedings of the 2021 6th International Conference on Distance Education and Learning
    May 2021
    330 pages
    ISBN:9781450390033
    DOI:10.1145/3474995

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