Affiliation:
1. American Community Schools (ACS), Athens, Greece
Abstract
The chapter addresses the response of one school, ACS Athens, a K-12 international school in Athens, Greece, to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The administration, foreseeing the necessity to include online/blended instruction within the curriculum in response to a changing educational landscape and technological advancements, had prepared Middle School and High School teachers and learners for online instruction and had facilitated the design and implementation of digital courses. Conversely, the Elementary school teachers received training for online teaching during lockdown. Additionally, four necessary pillars were considered when designing online learning, as necessary to ensure a seamless transition and uninterrupted learning: the i2Flex instructional methodology, reflective practitioners, social-emotional wellbeing, and the development of conscious citizenship.
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