distance education
SFU needs more online course options
July 10, 2023By: Hailey Miller, SFU Student SFU needs to reimplement more online courses into the academic calendar. The majority of courses shifted to an online delivery mode at the start of the pandemic, allowing for flexibility with course schedules. Virtual courses provide students with better time management and reduced accessibility barriers. That’s not to mention the stress of having to commute to campus on a regular basis, wasting gas, or transit fares. I would know these things, as I’m one of those students who thrives when it comes to distance education and online courses. There are many pros to having an…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Courses meant for online learning shouldn’t be as disorganized as the newly adapted ones
November 3, 2020by Paige Riding, Humour Editor Distance education courses — not to be confused with the shitshow in-person classes now taught online — are intended to be delivered remotely. Lessons and resources appear on Canvas for the student’s convenience. In theory,…
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SFU to offer both remote and in-person classes in the fall
May 12, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor SFU will be offering most classes remotely for the fall semester, with the potential to open some courses for in-person instruction. SFU’s Vice-President Academic and Provost pro tem Dr. Jonathan Driver made the announcement…
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