Episode #37: #CovidCampus: Doing the Best We Can To “Go Remote” in Higher Ed

On this @BreakDrink episode we are joined by podcast hosts @Profpatrice, @ Katie__Linder, @jeffjacksonTX, @bonni208, & @laurapasquini to discuss the state of things we are doing, thinking about, and planning for as college and university institutions shutdown across the US. We talk about a range of plans, support, and strategies to be implemented and how we are “doing the best we can” as COVID-19 impacts our campus communities.
#CovidCampus: Doing the Best We Can To “Go Remote” in Higher Ed 

This @BreakDrink we bring you a special podcast in light of the evolving situation and events due to the Coronavirus. On this episode, we have a digital round table on transition to remote teaching, learning, students support, and work in higher education with podcast hosts @Profpatrice, @ Katie__Linder, @jeffjacksonTX, @bonni208, & @laurapasquini. We decided to come together for a purpose to reflect and share about the state of things we are doing, thinking about, and planning for as college and university institutions shutdown across the US. We talk about a range of plans, support, and strategies to be implemented and how we are “doing the best we can” as COVID-19 impacts our campus communities. 
 
Advice to take care of yourself, family & work team:
  • Take a walk or go for a run
  • Get outside for fresh air
  • Keep a full-nights’ sleep & rest
  • Meditation: Apps to try?  Calm, 10% Happier (free), & Headspace
  • Eating healthy
  • Get silly & social with those at home
  • Clean your house
  • Ask who needs help – childcare, tech support, etc.
  • Read books
  • Relax from your typical routines 
  • Keep to your fitness routine
  • Enjoy the quiet/down time now
  • Just breathe
  • Show gratitude
How do you ensure your remote plan to go digital is accessible and does not exclude anyone? This might be remote teaching, learning, student support, or work for your staff/faculty. How are you preparing for these potential barriers and needs to accommodate your campus stakeholders?
Resources to “Go Remote”:
Curated resource docs:
 
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