I have been focused largely on the importance of the idea of communication in distance learning as my students are not allowed any internet access, and no technology or phone correspondence of any kind. I am wondering if there is still a way to create communication when everything is paper based distance learning. My students are all ages, so I am familiar with the differences in communication. As things are during COVID I am having a difficult time getting students to particpate in communication, and I think if there were a way to create more communication amongst the class it could make a big difference. With the adult learners I teach, the open-mindedness is probably there, but the self-discipline and self-motivation needed at the moment are lacking. Students are good communicators when they choose to be, and hopefully this will be one key motivator to bring back their participation and communication moving forward. Presently, we are just returning finally completion of and submission of assignments by generally self-motivated participants.
