While there is a study that shows students learn better in online learning, it is more challenging to ensure engagement in an online class than in-person teaching. Students acquire a more passive role than in a traditional classroom. Such passive participation means that students might listen, but not internalise the lessons.

The home also presents more distractions. Classrooms were meant to be for focused learning. At home, it is difficult to get the same kind of isolation. Hence, the chances are that even the most engaged students will get distracted often.

Monotonous educational content is the third challenge for engagement in the remote learning environment. Monotony is an issue even with physical classrooms. It becomes more pronounced with remote teaching.

Many solutions now provide flexibility for teachers to create multi-form content. Leading learning apps come pre-equipped with a standard learning curriculum. The school teaching app iGnite allows teachers to upload their content in any form — text, presentations, images, videos, or

audio. The variety of formats allows users to use their preferred way of learning. This flexibility ensures better learning outcomes.

Devices also play a significant role. Many excellent educational resources utilise iPads for students, and similar tablets for schools to provide a comfortable learning environment. With appropriate weight, size and capabilities, such devices help students engage with content more easily. Given the rich Apple ecosystem for education, the iPad is, in fact, fast becoming the educational tablet for kids.