Remote teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic on the example of Estonian EFL teachers of forms 7-9

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic suddenly changed the way people used to live, work and study. In the spring of 2020 most schools in the world were forced to close their doors and start remote education to stop the virus spreading. This study investigates Estonian EFL teachers` readiness to distance teaching during the first months of lockdown in spring 2020. Research focuses on the schools administration support, students` readiness and online environments used during Covid-19 pandemic. Also changes in the way of teaching and biggest obstacles are studied.