Will the coronavirus make online education go viral?

The sudden closure of university campuses across China and elsewhere has necessitated the virtual delivery of vast numbers of courses. And while there have been inevitable teething problems, observers are wondering whether the future might just have become the present. Joyce Lau reports

Published on
March 12, 2020
Last updated
March 13, 2020
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As I already teach distance learners and research online learning, I have a head start :) However, that experience informs the opinion that it's not a trivial matter to set up a course and deliver it effectively if you don't have much knowledge of this style of delivery. I've even gone to the lengths of tweeting a thread of basic advice for tutors (and students) embarking on this adventure. (I'm @RPGResource, if you want to hunt it down).
Thanks very much for reading & your reply. You're right that it's not just a tech issue - it's a matter of how to deliver teaching in a whole new way. BTW, I'm now following you on Twitter! Joyce
I’m delivering classes in southern China right now, all online due to the virus. It’s going better than expected. Like HK Uni of Ed we are using Zoom, and it’s relatively simple software, but a few of the inevitable “learning moments.” We use Microsoft Teams and Sakai for class home pages. The former is very easy to use, can store files easily and post instructions and written discussions. I’m also taking the time to learn Cantasia, software for online sharing. It’s a bit more complicated, though. Contact me marcus.anthony at cgt.bitzh.edu.cn if you have any queries. One of my colleagues is conducting a research project into the whole thing.
Hi Marcus, Thanks very much for your input. It's good to hear that elearning is going relatively smoothly for you. Your experience seems similar to what's happening here in Hong Kong. The research project sounds interesting. I'll drop you an email. Best, Joyce
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Interesting read on how the current pandemic situation is effecting the online education...
Thank you very much for reading! Here is a more updated story, focusing on India. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/covid-spreads-india-struggles-move-teaching-online
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