Communication Challenges of Distance Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic in Croatia
Communication Challenges of Distance Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic in Croatia

Summary/Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, distance education was organized in all educational institutions in the Republic of Croatia. Students participate in distance learning with the help of information technology. Teachers have noticed the importance of teaching media literacy which, ultimately, becomes a creative expression of students in creating their own media content. Students develop communication skills using media, social networks, virtual libraries and communication platforms. Communication technologies and communication practice have become key tools for students’ personal success in the teaching process. During distance learning, thanks to the good IT equipment of students with the support of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia, the quality of verbal and nonverbal communication did not decrease. The article explores the specifics of online communication in distance learning on the example of a selected student population: ways and quality of communication, lack of nonverbal communication and suggestions for improving nonverbal communication in distance learning, which leads to the conclusion that it contributes to better information transfer, more successful communication between teachers and students and in the online environment.

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