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IN THE MEDIA: Ontario school boards ‘moving mountains’ to start teaching students online during COVID-19 lockdown

As boards and teachers prepare for the massive change in the way education is delivered, concerns have been raised about equity, given that not all families have computers or access to the internet. Associate Professor John Ippolito said “it’s not going to be perfect” and “we have to realize some students will be disadvantaged by this” because of differing access to devices and parental support.

Virtual Town Hall answers community's questions on University pandemic plans

A Virtual Town Hall meeting held April 2 and led by York University President Rhonda L. Lenton gave students, staff and faculty the opportunity to raise questions and concerns on how the University will move forward during the COVID-19 pandemic. Livestreamed to the community, the event aimed to create an open forum to address questions […]

Why are youth flocking to TikTok to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic?

Young people in isolation at home during the COVID-19 pandemic are becoming so immersed in social media that it could be damaging their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, says Faculty of Education Professor Kate Tilleczek. With the COVID-19 school closures across Canada, youths are using their newfound free time to post TikTok videos of themselves complaining […]

In this moment of pause we might find new ways…

For days now, we have watched waves of panic and fear wash across television screens, social media, conversations with friends and family members, hospitals and in our own internal spaces. Deep-seated feelings of grief and sadness have permeated our interactions, whether openly acknowledged or not.

IN THE MEDIA: Coronavirus is changing how university works. What does the future hold for students?

With the shift to online classes what’s the key to building connections with students? In an interview with Global News, Associate Professor John Ippolito says communication can help build a sense of community.

Associate Professor Qiang Zha presents at conferences on Chinese higher education

Earlier this winter, Associate Professor Qiang Zha made two trips to China to conduct case studies for his research project about institutional diversity in Chinese higher education, and to present and moderate sessions at two conferences. Zha participated in the Duke International Forum, hosted by Duke Kunshan University near Shanghai, and presented a paper titled […]

IN THE MEDIA: Parents struggle to homeschool kids during COVID-19

With schools closed across Canada because of COVID-19, parents struggle to keep the learning going at home.

IN THE MEDIA: How Toronto families are adjusting to schooling at home, from historical films to dog walking

As schools are shut down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are looking for ways to keep their kids learning and physically active.

IN THE MEDIA: 7 tips on how to inspire kids to learn positively without taunting them this long March break

York University professors Tina Rapke & John Ippolito are advising parents to avoid intense teaching sessions and resist the temptation to start boot-camp-style lessons at the dinner table and add more stress to an already stressful situation.

IN THE MEDIA: How to keep your kids busy (and learning) while schools are closed

Science shows the interactive approach to learning, which involves engaging in discussion with children and working together to solve problems, is proven to be most effective, said York University professor Tina Rapke.