Thursday, June 4, 2020

Universities beware: shifting classes online so quickly is a double-edged sword - Shreya Atrey, the Guardian

Several problems have already emerged. Online teaching needs more than just the basics. Lecturers need access to a computer that supports teaching software and a reliable internet connection. Meanwhile, for students, even basic hardware and software are far from guaranteed in many homes, as families share equipment and internet providers struggle with increased traffic.
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/may/20/universities-beware-shifting-classes-online-so-quickly-is-a-double-edged-sword