<p>The pandemic caused many disruptions in the teaching and learning of students worldwide. Discussions continue today about its impacts and the ways in which teachers, students, and schools responded with the movement to online learning.</p><p>Although the World Health Organisation has declared that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern, it is paramount that we consider the lessons we gained from this time as we move into a post-pandemic world. One such important consideration is the ways in which teachers can stay connected to their students in the digital space, ensuring that students remain engaged in the learning.</p>