30/06/2020 - 11h 

Youtube: bit.ly/forum-usp-higher-ed

Participam

Universidade de São Paulo, Vahan Agopyan

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Evilázio Francisco Borges Teixeira

University of Texas, JP Milliken

University of Notre Dame, Michael Pippenger

Link do YouTube: bit.ly/forum-usp-higher-ed

Themes to be discussed: 

1) What have we learned from this first semester coping with COVID-19 and how can we build on this in the near future so that universities can continue contributing to a new pandemic reality within higher education worldwide. 

2) With the virtual elimination of in-person, classroom/lecture hall instruction and the almost universal shift to distance education since March, what have we learned about the techniques essential to maintaining an excellent learning environment?

3) In line with a growing understanding of essential teaching techniques in a largely online environment , how do we manage the availability and access our students have to technology, and other technology associated problems? It seems essential, also, that we assess the limits and flexibility of our institutional structures and traditions (appropriate oversight of teaching, learning and assessment changes in the provision of university education) 

4) With the return to campus teaching, or the maintenance of exclusive distance learning, or the introduction of hybrid models combining in-person and distance learning, we need to understand the challenges facing our students and teachers especially with mandated physical distancing. 

5) What are effective ways to maintain the integrity of examinations in lecture hall situations where social distancing is required, and close proctoring may be difficult, or in on- line testing where verification of the test taker’s identity may be challenging. 

6) While some research can be conducted from home, laboratory- based studies need to be looked at differently. How can we maintain high-quality research under social distancing? 

7) As well as looking at small classroom-based seminars, conferences, tutorials, workshops, or reading groups, and various changes in campus life and engagement activities, we need to examine the rules for engagement and use of research facilities, including priorities for reopening and health guidelines. 

8) How can we maintain international high-level collaboration in research under social distancing? 

Documento disponível: Ofício Circular 50/2020