Remote instruction is by no means a perfect solution; it can exacerbate inequities that make an education that much more unattainable. But the UC must be willing to listen to its students’ concerns and respond in stride. This means considering the permanent implementation of online learning practices. Open-note testing, extended windows on exams and recorded lectures – all staples of virtual learning – also increase accessibility. We may have doubted the feasibility of these before the pandemic, but we now know they’re possible on a wide scale. As such, there’s no excuse not to continue them.
