Across the U.S., the pandemic has forced
students to attend virtual school to prevent
spread of the coronavirus. But the more we rely
on technology, the bigger the consequences
when gadgets or internet service let us down.
Technology being technology, all sorts of things
can go wrong. Your internet service may be
inadequate for all-day videoconferencing or
simply overstressed. Hardware and software
can be confusing, can break, and sometimes
just fails to work. There can be unanticipated
consequences from turning on a new video
camera in your home for school lessons.
Here are answers to some common questions
from parents now forced to manage their kids’
virtual educations.