What I draw from your experience is this: Without the proper foundations, self directed study and distance learning won't work. On the other hand, I feel it's

What I draw from your experience is this: Without the proper foundations, self directed study and distance learning won't work. On the other hand, I feel it's too early to judge remote learning a failure because: The delivery method doesn't match the medium. A round peg in a square hole. Take my state for example where are classes being broadcast over the radio. It's horrible. * The teachers talk as if the students can see the board. * It's broadcasted live (big mistake). End up with lots of ems and uhms. * Science teachers quote formulas verbally - Formulas students would have trouble with even in person. Heck, the learning experience could be much better by just pointing students to khan academy.