"A bike ride can be a very pleasurable experience if you are well prepared for the weather and terrain. I remember a time when I set out on a gloriously sunny day. All of a sudden, a squall blew in and rain pelted down. I could still get to my destination, but it was not the same. I was taken by surprise. I was not prepared. It was a very uncomfortable trip. Remote teaching reminds me of that ride."—Source: Inside Higher Ed
WHY THIS MATTERS:
Teaching during a pandemic is far from easy. The unprecedented shift online has brought into sharp focus the kinds of approaches that work well in addition to those that fall flat.