Ep. 063: COVID-19 - Students Speak
To say the Fall 2020 semester has been a challenge is to undersell it. But still, students say they're having positive learning experiences despite the global pandemic and all it means for higher education. In this episode, we talk with three returning Illinois State undergraduates, who bring a unique perspective about how things have changed since last fall. They share what their professors are doing to help them. They highlight the communication practices, flexibility, and organization that helps them to succeed. Plus, they emphasize the importance of empathy and genuine concern in the student-teacher relationship.
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Show Notes
Here are some additional resources:
- Check out Episode 062, in which we talk about these practices and specific teaching techniques with a group of instructors at Illinois State.
- Teaching and Learning through Student Absences - guidance on dealing with student attendance and absences, including suggestions for syllabus language.
- Redbirds Keep Teaching - comprehensive support for instructors.
- Redbirds Keep Learning - a special page with resources for students, featuring topics on everything from online learning strategies to self-care.
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