Online instruction during the Covid-19 pandemic: Creating a 21st century community of learners through social constructivism
Abstract
The transition to online instruction due to the Covid-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the methods of teaching of the physical classroom. This sudden shift required teachers to plan and implement their teaching and assessment online, using videoconferencing software and online learning platforms.
Switching to online instruction posed challenges to teachers, yet it was a learning experience that equipped them with strategies and skills that will be useful for the upcoming years. This paper will present efficient practices of synchronous and asynchronous online teaching implemented by a university instructor in the age of Covid-19.
Despite the online nature of instruction, applying the principles of social constructivism, sharpening 21st century skills, and creating a community of learners contributed to a successful teaching and learning experience.