UI Online Learning Off to a Good Start

I wonder if some of these large universities thought about working with Zoom or other platforms to work out some solution of a proprietary server and address, some type of mirror site, virtual servers etc. I am not an expert in these areas but there would seem to be ways to isolate a universities Zoom or Google Meets etc web server.
 
uihawk82 said:
I wonder if some of these large universities thought about working with Zoom or other platforms to work out some solution of a proprietary server and address, some type of mirror site, virtual servers etc. I am not an expert in these areas but there would seem to be ways to isolate a universities Zoom or Google Meets etc web server.
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Zoom probably doesn't want anyone looking under the hood. A tech company like that has to put up a wall and milk its market position as long as it can. The last thing you want is an organization with a bunch of computer scientists looking at your shit. They'll steal the fucking thing, make it better and make it cheaper.
 
Not sure if the web server source code cant be locked down with no legal access by university or other personnel. Do you really think the university would risk criminal and civil liabilities to steal one social media meeting site when there are so many already out there.
 
my wife and I finished the first week of our almost 6 year old and 7.5 year old grandsons distance learning. it went well. The school district uses a main portal that is probably hosted on their own servers. the portal has a variety of apps with tools. they use Google Meets for a couple meetings a day, video recorded lessons, online work activities. As a former educator who turned to years of producing instructional media and coding learning programs I would say this is very good so far.

The boys are good with computers and they love to use their pc to take images of their work and record video of themselves answering questions and uploading the files to their teachers.

of course it is hard to replace a nice pat on the shoulder by the teacher and recess and play with friends but families are creating their own small play groups.
 
It is apparent that a couple of the apps blended into the system use pre-made activities for reading, math and other subjects as well as pdfs and files their teachers create.

And it is a good time and way to get parents more involved with their kid's learning thru online journal messages with teachers, activity tabs, notifications, etc.
 
uihawk82 said:
It is apparent that a couple of the apps blended into the system use pre-made activities for reading, math and other subjects as well as pdfs and files their teachers create.

And it is a good time and way to get parents more involved with their kid's learning thru online journal messages with teachers, activity tabs, notifications, etc.
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I’m glad it’s going well for you and I’m also glad you get to be there to help.

My son is stating his 3rd full week in person today (8th grade), he says students are following orders for the most part. Temp checks walking in the building, one-directional travel in the halls, and hand washing when walking in/out of classrooms. His art and health teachers are holding class outside when at all possible with weather. PE is always outside and not held during bad weather. As far as his circle of friends, they are all being super compliant with what the school is asking because they know that if they have to pause or go to hybrid learning, football stops as well. It's a carrot in front of them and motivation to play by the rules. Kids not involved in extra curriculars hopefully feel some motivation as well. We are fortunate enough to live in a county with only 11 active cases in over 600 sq miles, and none currently in our town. Our first football game is tonight and will have a video feed, so hopefully that cuts down on the crowd a little. I'm going to watch via that because I have a car to detail tonight.

This will be a huge test of the system and hopefully it demonstrates to people that the response has to be tailored to the regional setting and case count. There are areas where a shutdown is the only option, and those where relatively normal operations can happen. One size definitely does not fit all.
 
Fryowa said:
I’m glad it’s going well for you and I’m also glad you get to be there to help.

My son is stating his 3rd full week in person today (8th grade), he says students are following orders for the most part. Temp checks walking in the building, one-directional travel in the halls, and hand washing when walking in/out of classrooms. His art and health teachers are holding class outside when at all possible with weather. PE is always outside and not held during bad weather. As far as his circle of friends, they are all being super compliant with what the school is asking because they know that if they have to pause or go to hybrid learning, football stops as well. It's a carrot in front of them and motivation to play by the rules. Kids not involved in extra curriculars hopefully feel some motivation as well. We are fortunate enough to live in a county with only 11 active cases in over 600 sq miles, and none currently in our town. Our first football game is tonight and will have a video feed, so hopefully that cuts down on the crowd a little. I'm going to watch via that because I have a car to detail tonight.

This will be a huge test of the system and hopefully it demonstrates to people that the response has to be tailored to the regional setting and case count. There are areas where a shutdown is the only option, and those where relatively normal operations can happen. One size definitely does not fit all.
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The regional tailoring is something that we needed from day one. One of the biggest reasons we could not though is because lack of accurate data/testing early on. Implementing something like that now is better than never.
 
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Fryowa said:
I’m glad it’s going well for you and I’m also glad you get to be there to help.

My son is stating his 3rd full week in person today (8th grade), he says students are following orders for the most part. Temp checks walking in the building, one-directional travel in the halls, and hand washing when walking in/out of classrooms. His art and health teachers are holding class outside when at all possible with weather. PE is always outside and not held during bad weather. As far as his circle of friends, they are all being super compliant with what the school is asking because they know that if they have to pause or go to hybrid learning, football stops as well. It's a carrot in front of them and motivation to play by the rules. Kids not involved in extra curriculars hopefully feel some motivation as well. We are fortunate enough to live in a county with only 11 active cases in over 600 sq miles, and none currently in our town. Our first football game is tonight and will have a video feed, so hopefully that cuts down on the crowd a little. I'm going to watch via that because I have a car to detail tonight.

This will be a huge test of the system and hopefully it demonstrates to people that the response has to be tailored to the regional setting and case count. There are areas where a shutdown is the only option, and those where relatively normal operations can happen. One size definitely does not fit all.
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Yes, a known low infection rate to begin with is really good to have and then a lot of testing and oversight to find especially asymptomatic infections that can spread fast in crowds. It is really good to hear the students are following the known health practices and preventative steps.
 
IL has done regional tailoring. Some of the worst areas had really low rates. The populations in the south areas are rural non minority. These areas are strongly conservative ..
In other words screw social distancing.


Champaign remains low even with students coming back. Social distancing has been big in Champaign. Give the students a couple weeks though.
 
HawkGold said:
IL has done regional tailoring. Some of the worst areas had really low rates. The populations in the south areas are rural non minority. These areas are strongly conservative ..
In other words screw social distancing.


Champaign remains low even with students coming back. Social distancing has been big in Champaign. Give the students a couple weeks though.
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Then I would hope when some of these rugged individualists who insist on no mask or social distancing get sick, they stay out of the healthcare system. If they don't care for their health or the welfare of others around them I shed no tears on their demise.
 
Fryowa said:
Examples?
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Effingham and Coles County for example. Mattoon in Coles is having issues. Nearby Charleston IEU is in Coles County.

Champaign County is surprisingly low and masks are highly visible. Bars are sensitive as there is a running battle between the city and Unofficial St Pats Day. Frats were on notice and the U has shut down frats before.
 
HawkGold said:
Effingham and Coles County for example. Mattoon in Coles is having issues. Nearby Charleston IEU is in Coles County.

Champaign County is surprisingly low and masks are highly visible. Bars are sensitive as there is a running battle between the city and Unofficial St Pats Day. Frats were on notice and the U has shut down frats before.
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Mattoon is remote learning only. How is their school having problems when no one is there?
 
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