Generally, remote learning is an emergency measure that simply involves taking a course that was designed for the face-to-face classroom and moving it into a synchronous platform, usually via a web-conferencing tool such as Zoom. In contrast, the most successful online programs are carefully crafted by course designers who follow best practices in leveraging technology to organise courses, present content, empower teachers, ensure accessibility, accommodate different learning styles and encourage collaborative engagement.
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