student survey analysis
Far from remote: survey evidence of student learning in digital classrooms
What can students learn from a global virtual exchange program?
Far From Remote provides new evidence of impact from Global Scholars, which combines online and in-person learning for students ages 10 to 13. This in-depth analysis of survey data from more than 8,500 students in 47 cities around the world reveals the unique potential for learning and engagement in a successful hybrid program.
Through Global Scholars, students use online applications to investigate, create, and present assignments in digital discussion boards over the course of a yearlong curriculum about solving a global problem. Their teachers participate in ongoing professional development to support student work and communication.
Key findings:
Low-scoring students made dramatic gains, including in the attitudes and behaviors that support all learning.
All students reported growth in global engagement, rating themselves more likely to agree that their actions affect others in their city and around the world.
Student enthusiasm for global learning endured, with students reporting high levels of interest in Global Scholars before and after the program year.
Professional development produced results, by helping equip teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to support our interactive, immersive hybrid program.
The analysis of matched pre- and post-program responses was conducted by University of Texas at Austin sociologist of education Catherine Riegle-Crumb.
professors riegle-crumb and fuchs on educator and student success
Columbia University Professor Ester Fuchs interviews lead “Far From Remote” researcher and University of Texas at Austin sociologist of education Catherine Riegle-Crumb about the impact of Global Scholars on students and key findings from the student survey research.
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