The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/online-learning/page/2/)
As the semester falls into full swing, the undergraduate population regularly faces a daily decision — choosing between studying in their homes or venturing out to study spaces on campus.
One of Cornell’s most popular classes has a new look this semester — but students are still finding ways to enjoy it.
To The Editor:
Deepti Talesra ’21 and Paula Amols ’75 both make great arguments for not opening the University this fall. There are issues regarding the quality of education online, issues of comradery, and significant financial burdens to Cornell University, Ithaca and the student body. We do not have a crystal ball; we have flawed changing models of the pandemic’s progress and a ton of unknowns as to what will or may happen this fall and coming winter. Coming out of shelter-in-place too early will likely lead to a second wave of disease and death beyond anything we personally have ever experienced. Physically calling students back from all over the world where the virus is at various stages of infection could present a significant health problem for the Cornell and Ithaca communities. Experts and data suggest that a vaccine will not be available this year and maybe not be fully available until later next year.
As the spring semester comes to a close, students speculate as to whether fall of 2020 will share a similar format or will resume in-person.
Classes are winding down, but other Ivy League institutions are gearing up for summer and fall courses.
As faculty and staff prepare for online classes, students supporting a mandatory switch to the S/U option face off against those vying to maintain a choice.
Professors and TAs are learning to adjust to virtual classes as the prepare for online learning to start on April 6.