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Restrictions of virtual learning during a pandemic

November 24, 2020 by Crystal Andrade 159 Comments

The lack of face-to-face modes of instruction raises concerns about how students will succeed academically. Karen Escalante, an assistant professor for teacher education and foundation at CSUSB, states that the virtual learning environment is different from what she is used to. “There are things that we’re not able to do because we’re not face-to-face, but there are things that we are now able to do in this virtual space that we couldn't if we were face-to-face,” said Escalante. Because of the virtual environment, instructors are now able to invite guest speakers from afar in their classes via Zoom, which wasn’t an opportunity they had before. Maria Medina is an algebra teacher at … [Read more...] about Restrictions of virtual learning during a pandemic

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: education, K-12, pandemic, teaching, University, virtual learning

PR Comm course like no other

May 12, 2016 by Israel Ramirez 53 Comments

By Israel Ramirez |Staff Writer| Communication is something we utilize every day. To me, it is the most important skill we should learn to master. After three years at CSUSB, I have taken many courses, but none like COMM 243A COMM 243A is a communication course that fulfills one of the major’s requirements. The course allows students to work with the school’s newspaper, the Coyote Chronicle. In this course, we write for the weekly newspaper while enhancing various necessary skills that are taught by Professor Jim Smart. If you are a communication major, it is essential you take this course to further your knowledge of the communication industry. I strongly encourage every … [Read more...] about PR Comm course like no other

Filed Under: Opinions Tagged With: communications, coyote chronicle, experience, Israel Ramirez, Learning, teaching

AJ Salazar drums his way into the spotlight

October 30, 2012 by Archived posts

By Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| CSUSB's very own AJ Salazar is working hard towards his education while playing a key component in local bands Spirit Fangs and What Hands Are For. Most students not only go to classes and study, but they also have jobs and families to take care of. This gives us very little free time on the side to do much more, but that doesn't stop Salazar. Salazar is the drummer for both bands. "I started in seventh grade. My friends in middle school wanted to start a band and they needed a drummer." "I took private lessons for two years. I learned how to read music and technique," said Salazar. He has been apart of 10 bands since then. Although music is a … [Read more...] about AJ Salazar drums his way into the spotlight

Filed Under: Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: AJ Salazar, Arts and Entertainment, history, local bands, music, spotlight, Student, teaching

Second Life of Tara Johnson

October 11, 2011 by Archived posts 3 Comments

By Koby Heramil |Staff Writer|   Literature, composition and mother of two there is nothing this professor can’t handle. Dr. Tara M. Johnson, a professor at CSUSB works back to back on campus and returns home to two children ages 3 and 2.  Like Johnson many other students on campus have children and homework. “Outside of class I read, write and research in my field to stay current. After spending time teaching, studying and parenting, I have very little time to eat and sleep,” said Johnson. Johnson finds comparison with her students and they too are aware of her second-life as a teacher and mother. “One of the ways I balance motherhood and teaching is to allow one to … [Read more...] about Second Life of Tara Johnson

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: parenting, Tara M. Johnson, teaching

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