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Due to the effects of COVID-19, students have been subject to virtual learning since March 2020. When school was suspended indefinitely in March of 2020, schools didn't have a system in place for virtual learning. Many schools have 1 to 1 technology to students but this was essential for student success at this time. Schools had to find online platforms such as eCampus and Schoology to educate the students in their districts. Zoom because utilized across the nation and schools began using this as the number one way to communicate and educate their students. (George, 2020.)

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Finding the balance between teaching online and effective learning was the biggest struggle that the pandemic placed on the education system. Using platforms such as Google Meet or Zoom to connect with their students and educate them to the best of their ability became the norm from March to June of 2020. This effected every student from Pre-K to higher education. Teachers struggled to find the balance and close the distance on the screen between themselves and their students became very difficult. (Laptian et al., 2021.)

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A huge part of the education system is assessment. During COVID-19, experts have said that states have had unreliable data and have struggled to see where their students are academically because of the pulls that COVID has had on their scores. Because of the back and forth between virtual and in-person education, students have struggled during testing, in addition to their ability to learn. Assessments have been skewed because of this. (Lake, 2020.)

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During the early stages of COVID-19, there was a high level of uncertainty that swept across the nation. Students expected a 2-week vacation from school, but that wasn't the case. Many students felt disconnected with their teachers, education and peers. We often hear the side of the teachers and staff but the students have shown their voice in this article and it is quite moving. (Wargadinata et al., 2020.)

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Masks and vaccines have become a huge political debate among the nation. Schools for the 2021-22 school year have opted for students to wear masks. Parents have become outraged and have shown their protest. This has made the jobs of teachers and admin particularly difficult because of all of the backlash from parents, and their students. While the CDC has said large group gatherings, such as a classroom at school, have been high transmission zones, parents continue to debate this in the courts. (Loey et al., 2020.)

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Covid-19 had an adverse affect on the learning of even college students. Many students faced more adversity than ever before, with tighter budgets, and less resources to take advantage of. Many students, who were unable to afford expensive online text books, tried to fit all of their assignments into a two-week period of free access. Even on evaluations from college students, nearly 50% rated heir education as poor. With all of these new struggles, students didn’t even have a immunity of other students to rely on, and many had difficulties making connections that are imperative for after college. (Ezarik, n.d.)

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In India, universities shut down their campuses and continue to teach virtually. Teachers have come up with new strategies to teach students effectively in order for them to succeed. Some examples include having weekly one-on-one meets with their students, assigning group work for them to have social interactions, as well as, recording their sessions and having them in transcript form as well. This seems to be working for their students as their test scores have dropped minimally. (Chaturvedi, 2021.)

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The effects of Covid-19 on students education is currently unknown. Researcher know it has had nearly an immeasurable affect on education, but the full affect wont be seen for some time. Many researchers are referring to this time as “unfinished learning”, as students were unexpectedly ripped from classrooms, many not to return for more than a year. This unfinished learning gives an opportunity to help students, and to level a historically stacked playing field. Using relief aid to help foster even opportunities for students has never been more possible than it it now.  (Dorn et al., 2021.)

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While there are many platforms for teaching virtually, teachers struggle to find the right one that fits their needs. Teaching during COVID can be challenging at times but having a platform, such as Schoology or Blackboard to help deliver the content on can help any teacher stay more organized. According to the article, being there for the students and being reachable has been the best takeaway for students during the period of virtual learning. (Scheinder, 2020.)

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One of the many difficulties from the Covid-19 pandemic, is virtual learning. Research has stated that virtual learning is just as effective as in person learning, if students have consistent access to the internet, and if teachers have received important training on virtual learning. It has also been shown that for effective learning to have taken place, students must have had access to sufficient resources at home. These resources can vary from a quiet place to do work, to enough time between watching younger siblings and cleaning, and cooking, and possibly even working, to complete school work. Not all students have access to these resources, and the pandemic has only highlighted this difference. (Weiss, n.d.)