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Christien Ford
U of A Tomorrow’s empty consultation process leaves out vital voices
In academia, one rarely responds to criticism with dismissive laughter. Yet, this is exactly how President Bill Flanagan chose to…
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Christien Ford
Burlap sack: eClass forums in online discussion
Although eClass isn’t a perfect platform to begin with, it still has its redeeming features. Forums is not one of…
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Arthur Macatangay
It’s time we face it: online courses are more work
Who hasn’t ever felt buried under an endless pile of overdue assignments, readings, and video lectures to watch? Maybe it’s…
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Helen Zhang
Editorial: U of A Tomorrow undermines advanced education
No faculty or department is likely to go untouched by the U of A Tomorrow initiative. Billed as a “transformation,”…
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Quarantining with parents – a challenge and an opportunity
Hello fellow student and the parent that walked in unannounced while you were in the middle of your Zoom meeting.…
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Christien Ford
Point/Counterpoint: Synchronous vs asynchronous learning
With fall semester online, professors are experimenting with various types of course delivery. While synchronous courses may provide live interactions…
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For new students, we had a first day like no other
When I say the words “first day of university” what comes to mind? Is it waking up in residence, meeting…
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Christien Ford
Top 5: Ways to prepare for the start of school
Back to school season is never easy, particularly for university students, and this fall is going to be exceptionally challenging…
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Top 5: Things I Never Thought I Would Miss About Campus
Three months into quarantine, we all miss campus. We’re all aching for the comforting buzz of hundreds of fellow humans,…
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