Remote Learning and Work

Drawing on platforms and methods that had been developed but not widely adopted, the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly forced remote learning and remote work worldwide. While the first few months were too rushed to provide time for iteration or reflection, continuing years gave educators, students, employers, and workers an unprecedented opportunity to explore and find value in remote operation. Recognizing the potential long-term impact of this period, this special issue collects contributions submitted in response to a broad call for articles on pandemic-period remote learning and work. The articles selected by peer review discuss the challenges faced by college students across the United States; describe educational innovations drawing on the motivational advantages of escape rooms; and explain the evolving characteristics of the remote work landscape, including a specific study of gender equality and challenges faced by women during this time. While all of these articles reflect the difficulties and hardships of the period, all of the articles also report resourceful creativity and positive directions for the future.