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Back to school amid the pandemic: Key strategies for universities
India TodayCovid-19 forced universities to rapidly shift online this past spring. With more students planning gap years or taking academic breaks due to family or health obligations, it's crucial to embrace flexibility - consider incorporating more modular, stackable courseware into your curriculum. Professors of the University of Illinois iMBA program use Zoom to host live sessions with students to discuss course material and solve problems in a hands-on manner. Assign asynchronous learning opportunities - these can be high-quality online courses from other institutions if you don't have an extensive digital catalogue - and use live class time for virtual discussion. -Authored by Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera READ | Glaring digital divide in education in India: Covid-19 gives opportunity for digital inclusion READ | How we can bring sustainable learning during the Covid-19 pandemic READ | 5 ways parents can encourage kids amid Covid-19 pandemic
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