So here at BGSU we’ve acted proactively and announced we’re going to be online-only after our spring break next week, for two weeks.
For me, it’s not a big deal. We can do quite a lot of our stuff online, and I’ve been teaching in that space for awhile, most recently last Fall.
But for some of my colleagues who NEVER teach online, or whose subject matter is dependent on tools and equipment that’s real world, not virtual, it’s going to be a Big Hairy Deal.
All of that pales in comparison to people’s health, and ideally, we’ll be so far out in front of this that it will prove to be a non event here on campus.
That’s why I am not at all upset about the switch a roo, even though the Coronavirus so far isn’t here in NW Ohio. Better to put the CDC recommendations in practice now than wish we had.
In the meantime, WASH YOUR HANDS. Stop touching your face. Practice the Demolition Man handshake protocol.
