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Author: Michael Soltys
Michael is a professor and chair of computer science, information technology and mechatronics engineering at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). His vision is to build a world-class department where cutting-edge research is put at the service of students and community. His Ph.D. is from the University of Toronto, and he was chair of computer science at McMaster University (2001-2014), an Ulam professor at the University of Colorado Boulder (2007-2008), a visiting scholar at UC San Diego (2013), authored two books, and published over 60 papers. He specializes in algorithms, cybersecurity and cloud computing.
Tips for educators to master virtual instruction
As educators, we need to approach the transition to online teaching as permanent change and innovate for the future. At California State University, we have moved to virtual instruction repeatedly throughout the last five years for a variety of reasons. I encourage educators to have an online version for all your classes, not only for emergencies, but also to be responsive to students who want online offerings. Here are some tips for successfully teaching online.