Barcodes can prove essential for streamlining workflows, engaging students and increasing safety—even during the coronavirus pandemic, says UB guest columnist Chloe Hahn, who provides five tips for implementation.
Coronavirus testing, antibody testing, contact tracing and isolating those who fail are all key parts of the fall 2020 plans at colleges and universities determined to open.
The coronavirus and COVID-19 are making it onto the curriculum at a growing number of colleges and universities that will teach the economics of pandemics and community service.
Those institutions of higher learning that are upfront about the uncertainty of the fall semester are those that will gain the trust of their students and families, and endure after this trying time has passed, says UB guest columnist Francesco C. Cesareo, president of Assumption College, which will become Assumption University on June 10.
While 28 million Americans have canceled education plans due to coronavirus, others are considering enrolling soon, with nondegree programs getting the closest look.
The future will be shaped by those whose education is now preparing them for their contributions to whatever comeback we envision, say UB guest columnists Jo Allen and Andrew K. Benton, of Meredith College and Pepperdine U, respectively. Our investment in students could not be more critical.
This weekend's Tech 4 Covid online event, hosted in partnership with charity Cxmmunity, features a huge list of celebrities who will be streaming and offering educational guidance in hopes of raising $10 million.
Though sedentary behavior and screen time raise cause for concern, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, experts agree that setting too many boundaries for students can lead to negative outcomes.
