Students anticipate in-person instruction
Remote instruction offered some students flexibility, while others felt caged.
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USC delays in-person instruction by one week, requires booster shots
Following a rise in omicron variant cases, the University will resume in-person classes Jan. 18.
Online proctoring should prioritize mastery over retention
The faults of online proctoring underscore why we should move away from closed-book exams to open-book exams.
USC should pay attention to students’ physical wellness while implementing online learning
Extended online classes can lead to Zoom fatigue and eye strain that affect students’ lifestyle and academic performances.
Online learning begets new forms of culture shock
Although the fall semester is remote, the feelings of culture shock and impostor syndrome are still alive and well — and negatively impacting underrepresented students.
Live class time should be devoted to office hours and collaborative assignments
With the transition to online learning, teachers should adapt their courses to make up for the lost social connection experienced during in-person classes.
Provost issues directives on fall course policies
The policies address attendance, class recordings and accommodations for international students.