remote learning
Remote learning shouldn’t have been temporary
November 8, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Who remembers the early stages of the lockdown? Specifically, the second wave? I certainly don’t like to think about the isolation much, but some systemic changes that occurred could help us even beyond the direct benefits of illness reduction. During the early mandated COVID-19 restrictions, SFU pivoted to online courses. Despite the hardships of adjusting to a life of socioeconomic uncertainty, online courses provided an accessible portal to education that was not hindered by commutes and rigid scheduling. Students living with disabilities, in particular, benefited from online classes. Remote learning showed how education can be…
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The hybrid learning landscape at SFU
June 6, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer What does the future of post-secondary teaching look like? Hybrid learning has been a hot topic since the transition towards temporary online learning due to COVID-19 and the subsequent return to in-person studies. Some have felt…
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Joy Johnson discusses rapid testing availability on February Senate meeting
February 23, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer President Joy Johnson announces SFU will be receiving shipments of rapid tests SFU president Joy Johnson emphasized SFU values community perspectives and is working closely with public health to ensure a safe return to campus.…
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Students walkout of classes in protest of in-person learning
February 7, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate On January 24, 2022, dozens of students, staff, and faculty participated in a walkout to protest SFU’s decision to return to in-person instruction. This was the first day students were going back to campus following a…
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Students discuss professor accommodations for remote learning
February 7, 2022By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor On January 20, executive member of the Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) Vivan Ly started a Facebook thread to learn about hybrid options for classes. It reported some professors moved their classes online after seeking…
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Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance calls on SFU to rethink in-person learning
January 31, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer and Nancy La, News Editor On January 17, 2022, SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) issued a statement calling for a delay of in-person classes in light of the changing situation due to Omicron. The…
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Senate Report: November 2, 2020
November 19, 2020Written by: Serena Bains, Staff Writer SFU reopens some Athletic & Recreation programs During the question period, Senator Colin Percival asked if there were any plans to reopen Athletic & Recreation programs. Vice-President, Academic and Provost pro tem Jonathan Driver…
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Being a visually impaired student in the age of COVID-19
September 21, 2020By Gurpreet Kambo, Peak Associate This article is part of an ongoing series about how disabled students have transitioned to remote learning and pandemic living. “I've done a video editing course, I've done graphic design being fully blind,” said SFU…
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Not offering ASL classes is an accessibility issue
September 20, 2020by Molly Lorette, Peak Associate Personally, I think that it is absolutely atrocious that SFU does not offer courses to learn American Sign Language (ASL). Currently, VCC, UBC, and Douglas College have all taken steps to ensure further accessibility for…
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Students shouldn’t have to use their webcams in lectures
September 20, 2020By Alex Masse, SFU Student So, I’m neurodivergent. I won’t get into my whole medical history, but it means I do things differently — especially when I’m stressed. In case you haven’t noticed, this year has been stressful for literally…
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