Conversations in Isolation: A Mixed-Methods, Multi-Perspective Evaluation of Extreme Electronic Service Learning During COVID-19
Abstract
Due to physical proximity constraints imposed by COVID-19, extreme electronic service-learning (e-service-learning)—instruction and service offered completely online—allowed for the safe continuation of service-learning experiences. Using a combination of surveys and an autoethnographic approach, this study describes findings of an intergenerational extreme e-service-learning project from four perspectives: students, assisted living facility residents, community partner, and course instructor. Positive impacts were noted on personal, social, and learning contexts among each of the four perspectives.
Keywords
assisted living facility, autoethnography, intergenerational program, older adults, social connection, video calls
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