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Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

This is another 'lessons learned' document drawing on our experiences of 2020. It collects reflections from six different writers, so there isn't really a unifying theme or idea. Richard Garrett, for example, writes, "COVID-19 may produce an outbreak of campus nostalgia short-term. But expect to see more schools... creating hybrid experiences that transcend the traditional campus or—for oversubscribed institutions—using online to boost capacity and economies of scale." By contrast, Kim Reid writes, "Our research shows dissatisfaction among all students relates to two major factors: the notion that students are not getting their money's worth and the loss of community.

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