Within this evolving landscape and changing circumstances, here are some strategies to help you pivot to learning at a distance:
Additionally, please note that “social distancing” should really be understood as “physical distancing” since you should remotely talk with people through Skype, Facebook, etc.
This is the official communication mode for the college. You must check your email to avoid missing any critical information.
Faculty should be contacting you or posting on Blackboard before your classes resume to share their new syllabuses (with new deadlines) and explain how your course will operate in a remote environment.
Plan to dedicate 6-7 hours per week per course to learning. (So, if you're a full-time student taking 15 credits, you'll still be studying full time – roughly 30-35 hours per week.)
What will this "learning" include? Depending on the mode of instruction your professor selects, it may mean:
real-time participation in online activities
participation in online activities on your own time
Reading
Preparing assignments
Reviewing course content
Responding to discussion boards
Working on group and individual projects
Expect ongoing changes to your courses and be patient with yourself and your instructors as you and they adjust to a new learning mode.
These include advising and tutoring resources in the Academic Commons. For a full list, please see our Getting Help page.
Familiarize yourself with Blackboard Learn and make sure you can access these resources on your devices – preferably a laptop or desktop computer or tablet. If you do not have access to appropriate hardware please contact Jeff Ventura, venturjm@buffalostate.edu.
For software needs or concerns, see our Internet Access and Software Needs page.
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