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The parallel teaching concept. Adult Education Centre Storstrøm Sidsel Nielsen. Camera. Camera. Smartboard. Microphone. Screen. Screen. Speakers. What is parallel teaching?. Advantages of parallel teaching. Education in thinly populated areas Less transportation
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The parallel teaching concept Adult Education Centre Storstrøm Sidsel Nielsen
Camera Camera Smartboard Microphone Screen Screen Speakers
Advantages of parallel teaching • Education in thinly populated areas • Less transportation • More available subjects • Students with disabilities • Collaboration between departments
Challenges in parallel teaching • Technical problems • Less contact between teacher and students • Students can feel isolated • Less flexibility during the lesson
What do the students say? • ”It was nice to be able to stay on the couch, and still take part in the lessons”
What do the students say? • ”I’m having knee surgery, but can still continue my education”
What do the students say? • ”I prefer to be physically present in the classroom with my classmates and the teacher because I feel left out when I’m not there.”
What do the students say? • ”Last week power went out, and we just sat there and waited for two hours”
What do the students say? • ”It felt like watching a boring television program all day”