In her post, Marina brings a fresh angle on the idea of adapting theatre education to online, a task that showcases just how vital digital literacy has become. Specifically, regard to the need for synchronizing versus asynchronous learning formats. In theatre, synchronous sessions recreate the community feel of the face to face interactions, while asynchronous sessions support flexibility crucial for adhering to a busy schedule.
Reflecting on these experiences raises interesting possibilities for future teaching: It is possible to help make learning accessible by in fact combining interactive, tech based activities with traditional classroom elements. And this balance isn’t just good for individual students, it can support a group’s sense of connection and support, key to theatre and early education.