Just a few days ago, I graduated from California State University, Northridge, but instead of the usual cap and gown ceremony, I had dinner with my family and called my neighbors, friends, and extended family to thank them for their support over the years. A short video consisting of a slideshow presentation replaced my school’s commencement tradition that dates to 1958. Back in March, I witnessed the sudden closure of a complete campus and had to grow familiar with learning online through virtual meetings, lectures and exams. And with a new approach to pedagogy came new challenges for students and instructors, such as keeping students engaged and catering to specific student needs.

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