Giving Compass' Take:
- Since the onset of the Delta Variant, colleges and universities might be going back to remote learning. Here are eight technologies and activities that can help ease the transition for students.
- How can donors best support successful remote learning outcomes in higher education?
- Read about building equity in online learning during COVID-19.
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Much to everyone's concern, the Delta variant is rapidly spreading in the U.S. – and it's causing higher ed leaders to question whether they must alter their autumn semester plans. Some colleges are requiring vaccines or reimposing mask mandates. Others are finding their authority to impose mitigation measures limited by state-level policies.
In a nutshell, institutional leaders face great ambiguity this fall semester. How can they best operate their organizations and deliver learning to all students, while maintaining compliance with state laws – and keeping everyone safe and healthy?
To prepare, we recommend schools focus on bolstering the following eight technologies and activities (and their related support teams) that directly improve student experiences and ensure more effective remote learning outcomes:
- High-quality audiovisual (A/V) equipment and its associated IT labor
- Synchronous web conferencing system
- Video platform service
- Online course platform
- Electronic proctoring technology
- Remote connectivity
- 24/7, on-demand tech support
- Faculty training and support
Read the full article about higher education online learning by Collegis Education at Higher Education Dive.