Consequences of Overall Transition to Distance Learning: First Results

Abstract

The article presents an analytical review of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the education system subjects. The results of analytical reviews, surveys and research of leading universities, sociological agencies and research foundations of Russia and other countries of the world are summarized. Both positive and negative aspects of the influence of distance learning are considered. It is noted that, in general, the Russian pedagogical community has coped with the abrupt closure of schools and the transition to remote formats. Despite some difficulties, teachers managed to finish the school year, did not allow disruptions in passing the unified state exams and achieved satisfactory results. An analytical review of open sources shows that students and parents have overcome the difficulties of switching to distance learning in different ways: from experiencing joy to objective feelings about the quality of education received. However, in general, the results obtained prove that Russian education is focused on the future, capable of implementing the strategic tasks set by the government and overcoming difficulties.