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The aim of this research is to explore the preparedness and views of elementary school teachers about emergency remote education during the COVID 19 pandemic. This phenomenology research included 15 teachers working at a private school in Turkey. Semi-structured interviews were used as the data collection method. Thematic analysis method was used as the data analysis method. In this research, it was revealed that the participants had preliminary knowledge about distance education but they did not have any previous experience. The participants were satisfied with their online education experience during the pandemic but stressed the difficulty and limitation of evaluation aspect of their experience. Zoom for synchronous classes was easy to use and functional; however, the whiteboard feature was not functional and slow in this process. Overall, considering the potential need for hybrid education systems in the near future, this study suggest teachers develop their technology knowledge and skills and instructional design and pedagogical skills in online education.