Comparing Virtual and In-Person Delivery Modes of a Preschool STEM School Readiness Program during the Pandemic

Authors

YaeBIn Kim, University of Nevada, Reno ExtensionFollow
Courtney E. Lyons, University of Nevada, RenoFollow
William P. Evans, University of Nevada, RenoFollow
Dan Weigel, University of Nevada, Reno ExtensionFollow

Abstract

This study describes the transition of a preschool STEM school readiness program from in-person to virtual programming during the early pandemic phase, examines in-person and virtual program data to understand the effectiveness of these two program delivery modes, and presents lessons learned from this abrupt transition. Results suggest that in-person and virtual classes were effective and equivalent on parent ratings and program monitoring variables. Future study will be needed to fully determine the cost-benefit impacts of in-person, virtual, and hybrid program delivery models on STEM school readiness and other family engagement programs.

Recommended Citation

Kim, Y., Lyons, C. E., Evans, W. P., & Weigel, D. (2024). Comparing Virtual and In-Person Delivery Modes of a Preschool STEM School Readiness Program during the Pandemic. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 12(3), 5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1464

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