SARS-CoV-2 Impact on Online Teaching Methodologies and the Ed-Tech Sector: Smile and Learn Platform Case Study

TL;DR

This paper examines how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online teaching methods, focusing on the Smile and Learn platform's role in supporting remote education during school closures in Spain.

Contribution

It provides a case study of the Smile and Learn platform, analyzing the impact of pandemic-driven online methodologies on educational practices and platform usage.

Findings

Increased platform usage during school closures

Positive impact on remote learning continuity

Insights into online education adaptation

Abstract

In the past few years, the use of new technologies and digital, educational material has been increasing. Owing to the situation brought about in Spain by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, schools have closed and families were asked to confine at home since March 2020. During this period there has been a need of resources to be made available to the families and teachers so that they would be able to continue their teaching practice. Consequently, this study analyzes the importance of online methodologies and usage tendency of an educational resource example: The Smile and Learn platform. Thereby, the study presents the different models implemented to support education and its impact in the use of the platform. The analyzed outcomes and their effect on education are discussed.