Official Site of the Owls · Mar 19, 2021
Jordyn Oster: On Both Sides of the Virtual Classroom
Student-athletes have been faced with many changes and challenges over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, not only in their sport but in their studies alike. With the transition from in-person to online classes, the virtual setting has proven to be challenging due to increased distraction, lack of personal interaction and a decrease in hands-on learning. The challenges for teachers have been just as prevalent, having to adapt to the new learning environment and aim to provide the same value to their students through virtual means.
Temple gymnastics senior, Jordyn Oster, knows this struggle better than most as she has been on both sides of the virtual classroom during the pandemic.