Towards Quality Digital Learning: Lessons Learned during COVID-19 and Recommended Actions—The Teachers’ Perspective

Tiziana Guzzo, Stefano Boffo, Fernando Ferri, Francesco Gagliardi and Patrizia Grifoni
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Tiziana Guzzo: Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, National Research Council, Via Palestro, 32, 00185 Rome, Italy
Stefano Boffo: Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, National Research Council, Via Palestro, 32, 00185 Rome, Italy
Fernando Ferri: Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, National Research Council, Via Palestro, 32, 00185 Rome, Italy
Francesco Gagliardi: Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, National Research Council, Via Palestro, 32, 00185 Rome, Italy
Patrizia Grifoni: Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, National Research Council, Via Palestro, 32, 00185 Rome, Italy

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 14, 1-17

Abstract: The research focuses on identifying challenges and lessons from distance learning experiences in Italy during COVID-19, on opportunities emerging from a more digitalized school in the post-COVID-19 crisis, and on preparedness for potential future emergencies. The study aims to analyze different teachers’ experiences, perceptions, and perspectives on distance learning and provide suggestions for addressing crises and emergencies. An online survey based on a semi-structured questionnaire was conducted targeting primary and secondary school teachers and including schools whose students are only from urban contexts and schools where students are also from rural areas. The main results indicated that teachers were resilient and proactive and found strategies and good practices to deal with distance learning, although several open technological and pedagogical challenges remain unsolved. Finally, some recommended priority actions for stakeholders and policymakers have been provided to face these challenges and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education.

Keywords: distance learning challenges; teachers; best practices; quality learning; digital inclusion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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