Challenges For Children Developing Social & Emotional Skills Via Online Learning

The switch to online learning has been necessitated for billions of students worldwide as a result of the events of 2020. Many commentators have focused on the technological challenges involved in rolling out the necessary resources to achieve this. However, the other complication that is receiving less coverage, yet is nevertheless significant, is that of the impact online learning has on the social and emotional development of children.

So what are the issues thrown up by receiving education remotely, and how is it possible to overcome them?

In normal circumstances, students of all ages are accustomed to mixing and networking with their peers on a daily basis, creating a broader social context to their studies which is far harder to foster when everyone is physically separated and required to learn online.