Case Studies in Remote Living and Remote Learning

Abstract

Students and families who live in remote sections of the United States had unique challenges with remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This multiple case study profiles four families in remote parts of Appalachia in the United States as they lived and learned during the shutdown. These stories highlight the struggles, innovations, and resilience of an often-neglected population in discussions of the digital divide. Each family portrait was developed through in-depth interviews with several generations and a review of related documents.