How UMD freshmen are adapting to college during the pandemic
Filmed and Edited by Amelia Jarecke and Matt Perez…
Taking a language class online has proved difficult for some UMD students
Lack of consistent in-person instruction paired with ongoing technological difficulties have caused some students to struggle.
Some university students find serious benefits to online learning
“I can't imagine going back to school in the same way ever again.”
UMD is investigating 19 incidents of Zoombombing
Zoombombing has disrupted online classes and the First Look Fair.
With most classes online, some UMD students are turning to GroupMe
Being online instead of with peers in a classroom, many students are using the messaging app more this semester to help them communicate with classmates.
Some UMD students say blue light glasses help prevent strain from virtual classes
Despite differing medical opinions on whether blue light causes eye strain, some students say the glasses are helping them get through the virtual semester.
Zoom fails make online school just a little better
Always remember to press that mute button.
“On our own”: UMD students with accommodations struggle to adjust to new semester
Some students say the university is unprepared to accommodate their needs.
This fall, fighting screen fatigue is imperative
Don’t let online classes get you down.
There’s no right answer in the debate over synchronous and asynchronous classes
Both synchronous and asynchronous online classes have flaws. Professors have to adapt.