Professors, students navigating start of online learning at TRU | Online University - CFJC Today Kamloops

Chad Klassen, Video Journalist at CFJC-TV in Kamloops summarizes, Tom Friedman’s dining room has turned into his classroom. The TRU English professor is adjusting to life teaching online.

Tom Friedman's dining room has turned into his classroom.
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“I did a couple weeks of online at the end of the winter semester, but this is really different,” he said. “A lot of the preparation was not just about learning the new technology but thinking about how do we deliver a course to students who are not in front of us.” 

Professors at TRU are using technology called Big Blue Button. It’s similar to Zoom, but more secure. Friedman says the biggest factor for students will be additional support. Professors will have to let students know they can reach out just as much for the help they need...

“We’re opening our doors from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for on-campus student questions, so students can pop in. Most areas will be open,” said Acting Dean of Students Sara Wolfe. “The Faculty of Student Development has academic supports such as The Writing Centre and Early Alert, the accessibility services as well as the assessment centre, so testing. Then, we also have health and wellness.”  
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Source: CFJC Today Kamloops