Share Your Experiences (Student) – Pivot to Digital: A TRU Community Resource

Which of the following technological issues have been a challenge for you since the transition to remote learning? (Check all that apply.)
- Instructor discomfort or lack of familiarity with required technologies or applications
- My own discomfort or lack of familiarity with required technologies or applications
- Unclear expectations around which technologies and applications I am required to use
- My access to reliable communication software/tools
- My access to reliable internet/service
- My access to a reliable digital device (e.g., laptop, mobile device)
- My access to specialized software
- My access to library resources
- Adequate digital replacements for face-to-face collaboration tools
Which of the following learning/educational issues have been a challenge for you since the transition to remote learning? (Check all that apply.)
- Finding time to participate in synchronous classes (e.g., live-streaming lectures or video conferencing at a set time)
- Unclear expectations around course/assignment requirements
- Competing class meetings and schedules
- Personal preference for face-to-face learning
- Course lessons or activities that haven’t translated well to a remote environment
- Difficulty focusing or paying attention to remote instruction or activities
- Instructor availability/responsiveness
- Personal motivation/desire to complete coursework
What are your biggest concerns with the transition to remote learning so far? (Check all that apply.)
- Grades/performing well in class
- Completing my internship or practicum requirements
- Changes to grading structures
- Not being able to see classmates
- Not being able to communicate with instructors
- Possible delays in graduating/completing my program
- Missing out on extracurricular/on-campus activities
- Online privacy, protection of my personal data
- Security/privacy in taking online exams
- Housing security
- Food security
- Health (personal or loved ones)
- Caregiving responsibilities
Which of the following technical accessibility issues have been challenging for you since the transition to remote learning? (Check all that apply.)
- I do not require accessibility accommodations.
- Availability of captioning on video content
- Access to ASL interpreters
- Time on tests
- File converting
- Access to assistive technology hardware
- Access to adapted course materials
Which of the following teaching-related accessibility issues have been challenging for you since the transition to remote learning? (Check all that apply.)
- I do not require accessibility accommodations.
- Instructors only holding synchronous classes (e.g., live-streaming lectures or video conferencing at a set time)
- Timed tests
- Instructors not using a tool that is supported by the institution
- Instructors using a tool that is not supported by the institution
If we could solve one problem for you, what would that be?