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In an article about letter writing, a piece of parchment, an ink pot and two brushes lay on a wooden table.

Reigniting the Practice of Letter Writing

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

A crucial realization for a writer hoping to discover their authenticity…

September 6, 2023

an illustration of a laptop screen and brain scans in an article about online learning

Online Learning Had Many Negative Effects on Young Learners

What effects has online learning had on our brains? Find out what new, cutting-edge research says about the lingering effects of Zoom school during quarantine.…

July 19, 2022

Eye strain, a common condition for college students

A Guide to Digital Eye Strain in College Courses

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

Although the condition affects most college students, treating and preventing it is a surprisingly simple process.…

July 5, 2022

How ArcGIS Changes the Landscape of Digital Storytelling

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although this program has been around for a while, remote learning brought on by the pandemic has let the software see a rise in popularity.…

May 14, 2022

Staying Connected: Where Does Technology in Schools Go From Here?

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Students have increasingly relied on the internet to get through the pandemic, but are online classes still a viable option?…

January 17, 2022

A family surrounds a computer with Thanksgiving dinner on the table for Zoom Thanksgiving.

Is Zoom Thanksgiving Here To Stay?

Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University

The new tradition originated as a pandemic necessity for celebrating the holidays, but its convenience might keep it going for years to come.…

November 21, 2021

Illustration of person wearing blue light glasses while sitting in front of a laptop

Blue Light Glasses — Do They Really Work?

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The pandemic has exponentially increased screen usage, exposing people to more opportunities for eye strain. Luckily, scientists are exploring a possible solution to the issue.…

November 20, 2021

Analyzing the Zoom Privacy Statement: How To Protect Your Data as a College Student

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Since virtual communication has become even more crucial during the pandemic, the time is ripe to examine the implications it may have on your personal information.…

November 6, 2021

How Zoom Fostered a Cycle of Student Unproductivity

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

An application meant to increase the effectiveness of education during quarantine ultimately resulted in the exact opposite.…

October 31, 2021

in article about the creative arts and remote learning, someone holding a mobile device with various symbols that represent different creative fields

Thinking Outside the Box to Save the Creative Arts During the Pandemic

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Remote learning has presented a variety of challenges for students studying to hone their singing, dancing, film and photography skills.…

October 30, 2021

A student in an online class for an article about international students overcoming pandemic challenges.

How International Students Faced and Overcame the Challenges of COVID-19

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Having navigated several educational dilemmas over the course of the pandemic, those in college have found innovative solutions.…

October 13, 2021

How the Pandemic Has Changed the Dating Scene

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Like many other facets of everyday life that COVID-19 has forced to go completely online, the culture around finding love has changed entirely.…

June 25, 2021

Top 5 Remote Learning Tools for Students

Daniel Reed

Top five must-have remote learning tools to make your distance learning successful and hassle-free. Pick software to help you with time management, planning, and note-taking.…

March 30, 2021

Sudden Shift To Virtual Learning and What It Means for the Future

Daniel Reed

The pandemic has facilitated many changes to how we learn. Here are some of the implications.…

March 28, 2021

Illustration by Alicia Paauwe for an article on long-distance skills

Bringing the Long-Distance Skills We Learned in Quarantine Into the Post-Pandemic World

Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University

The pandemic has provided a crash course in tech literacy, forcing much of the world to connect in ways they would've never thought of. Can we still use everything we've learned once things go back…

March 23, 2021

Gather Town Is the More Interactive Alternative to Zoom

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The new platform makes your usual video conference into something that could actually resemble real-life, in-person interactions.…

February 2, 2021

4 Ways To Make the Most of a Socially-Distanced Holiday Season

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

Despite the lonely nature of pandemic protocols, there are still plenty of ways to be 'together' while staying safe during the holidays.…

December 14, 2020

PowerPoint Nights. (Photo by janeb13 from Pixabay)

PowerPoint Nights Are a Great Way To Safely Connect With Friends

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Giving hilarious presentations allows you to spend quality time with others while staying protected from COVID-19.…

December 2, 2020

Korean Games To Play With Friends: The Zoom Edition

Laura Song, Biola University

No in-person game night, no problem.…

November 19, 2020

Words We’ve Added to Our Vocab in 2020

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

The year 2020 has introduced countless new terms and phrases into our jargon.…

October 7, 2020

Picture of a video conference call screen, a breakout room, and virtual meeting

Breakout Rooms: Zoom Calls Have Become Doom

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Attending class virtually means navigating the awkwardness of these sessions, a necessity to building classroom communities.…

October 5, 2020

Student Organizations Can Still Be Successful During COVID-19

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In order to adapt to the strict social distancing rules of the pandemic, college clubs will look a little bit different this school year.…

September 12, 2020

Man talks to his therapist over the phone.

Will Teletherapy Stay Popular Even After Quarantine Ends?

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Over-the-phone and online counseling have gained popularity due to COVID-19, but they have benefits that will outlast social distancing and isolation.…

August 3, 2020

5 Perks of Virtual Learning, Even If You’re Not Looking Forward to It

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Online classes aren't as bad as you might think.…

July 10, 2020

5 Ways To Mitigate the Failures of Remote Learning

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Schools were thrown headfirst into digital classrooms and the outcomes have been deemed less than successful. Now we are left to fill in the educational gaps.…

June 23, 2020