After extensive planning for a remote semester, the College’s faculty are adjusting to the reality of teaching classes from their homes. With new technology and changes to classroom management, professors reflect on how the first few weeks of the semester have been anything but typical.

A few professors from The College share their insights into the semester. Here are excerpts from the full interviews with them. 

Dr. Steve O’Brien, interim dean and professor of school of engineering, (0:39) discusses the learning angles and challenges for STEM students. 

Dr. James Beyers, chair and professor of early childhood education, (9:39), approaches remote teaching as a real life application model for his future educator students, in preparing for the workplace.

Dr. Joe Goebel, chair and professor of world languages and cultures and Spanish (22:59), especially recognizes technology challenges and embracing the behind the scenes work of all faculty and staff.

(Originally aired October 2020)