How Prepared Were Schools and Teachers for Remote Teaching and Learning? Improving Learning Experiences Online Using Evidence from TIMSS 2019. IEA Compass: Briefs in Education. Number 20

Before school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency with which teachers used computer activities to teach a class varied across education systems. However, many teachers across the board reported the need for professional development to teach using technical devices. Using results from TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2019, this brief examines schools' and teachers' readiness for remote teaching, learning and opportunities available to improve the delivery of remote learning experiences online.