Episode 21: College Education vs Covid-19 with Professor Kris Jordan

Episode 21: College Education vs Covid-19 with Professor Kris Jordan

Author: The Word Podcast August 9, 2020 Duration: 1:17:02
With the NBA back in all its glory, Rich and James take a few minutes to reflect on some of the highlights from the bubble. (21:17) They are soon joined by Professor Kris Jordan from UNC-Chapel Hill to discuss some of the challenges facing college students and educators amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, how they are changing their procedures to help keep students safe, the pros and cons of distance learning and the impact on higher education in the years ahead.

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