When it comes to remote learning, keeping students engaged outside of the classroom can be tough. Teachers may find it challenging to provide hands-on activities to go with their lesson plans, maintain consistent interaction with their students and foster creativity and collaboration from a distance.

Many students are feeling the same way today as their schools shift to an online learning environment due to the national pandemic. For example, a recent survey conducted by Phi Delta Kappa International found that high school students want their virtual classroom experiences to be more structured and interactive, Education Dive reports.

While it may be hard to create those experiences in the context of an emergency, especially if schools are doing it for the first time, it’s still important for educators to consider how they can do so in the near future. It will let them better navigate unexpected hurdles such as inclement weather days and provide students with the learning opportunities they seek, even when school buildings are closed.