Around the world, people are trying to adapt to the new reality of life in the time of coronavirus. It’s an ever-shifting landscape of uncertainty, dominated by an unseen enemy. Many people who are…, Go Gothic, For historical perspective in the form of fiction dealing with epidemics, mad science and more, go Gothic. English Prof. Avery-Todd Todd Avery and Assoc. Prof. Marshall-Bridget Bridget Marshall ,…, Study the Bugs, Wetmore-Ellen Ellen Wetmore , chair of the Art page Art & Design Department , recommends watching online live performances, which many musicians and others are streaming for free. And, she notes…
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Now that schools across the country have moved all courses online in an effort to stem the coronavirus pandemic, many students are getting their first taste of virtual learning. At UMass Lowell,…, Build endurance, : On campus, students are always on the go, walking from one place to another. But at the moment, they’re stuck at home, sitting in front of their computer. “It’s going to take some getting used to…, Give yourself space, : Students who are used to studying in dorm rooms, libraries and coffee shops now find themselves confined at home – often with equally frustrated family members or roommates. If possible, Seybert…, Stick to a schedule, : One of the biggest pitfalls of online courses, Seybert says, is the temptation to procrastinate on weekly deadlines. “If it’s online and the week’s work is going to be due on Sunday, your brain…, Beware the rabbit holes, : Time-killing distractions are always just a click away when working online, whether it’s social media, email or ... well, the list is infinite. These rabbit holes are nothing new to students, who…, Keep talking, : Seybert has found that his professors in online courses are good about communicating electronically with students. For professors accustomed to in-person office hours who are suddenly making their…, Participation points, : Discussing and debating topics is an important part of learning. In the classroom, students can simply raise their hand with a question or to build off of what someone else just said. “Now, you…, Give me a break, : While it’s important to stay informed in these unprecedented times, there are downsides to becoming too consumed by the news. For Seybert, having work and classes to focus on at home provides a…
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Music can emerge from some unusual places. Johnson-Green-Elissa Elissa Johnson-Green knows that sometimes, it just needs to be found and pieced together. Johnson-Green, an assistant professor of …
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AMHERST, Mass. – A slender little fish called the sand lance plays a big role as “a quintessential forage fish” for puffins, terns and other seabirds, humpback whales and other marine mammals, and…
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AMHERST, Mass. – In an effort to combat a major source of serious bacterial infections, chemical engineers Jessica Schiffman and Lauren B. Andrews at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are…
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AMHERST, Mass. – When cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar was shot dead in 1993, the four hippos he brought to his private zoo in Colombia were left behind in a pond on his ranch. Since then, their numbers…
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After some hunting, you find a metered parking space in downtown Lowell. But when you go to drop a few quarters in the nearest payment kiosk, the machine doesn’t work. Should you find another kiosk?…
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As public schools across the country began closing to prevent the rapid spread of COVID-19, Clinical Prof. of Education Scribner-MacLean-Michelle Michelle Scribner-MacLean watched as teachers,…
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Music may have the power to soothe, but for more than a week, those who teach it have been scrambling to adjust to the new reality of COVID-19 and online instruction. While adapting his classes as…
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Renault-Caragianes-Paulette Paulette Renault-Caragianes offers a clear, steady voice for uncertain times. As associate dean of student affairs for health and wellness, Renault-Caragianes’ primary…
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