online learning Archives – The College View

Students look back on one year of online learning

March 24, 2021

This month marks a year since students across Ireland began online learning. We all thought we were getting two weeks off college; little did we realise that if we fast forward to 2021, we would still be in the same situation.

University students are struggling to complete practical courses online

February 11, 2021

Third-level students are struggling to complete practical courses and modules online, as access to equipment and laboratories is restricted by universities.

The IUA say student experience is priority for universities in semester two

December 9, 2020

In a statement, the Irish Universities Association (IUA) said that universities are conscious of the uncertainty students are facing and have therefore planned to begin semester two of the academic year predominantly online.

IFUT call for clear health and safety plan if third level in-person classes are to resume

November 25, 2020

The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has called for a single, clear health and safety plan to be published if face-to-face teaching in third-level colleges is to resume.

Graduating from university during a pandemic

November 22, 2020

Every autumn, Dublin City University graduands, their families and DCU faculty, gather at the Helix to attend the annual graduation ceremonies and celebrate one of the most rewarding days of a student’s educational career.

How students are adapting to online learning during the pandemic

November 11, 2020

Students across the country have had to adapt to learning online this year due to COVID 19.

DCU announced semester 2 will continue as online learning

November 5, 2020

DCU has announced that the university’s second semester will be held through online learning with the exception of essential laboratories, practical classes and skills-based learning sessions.

DCU Student Union host virtual events to help first years adapt

October 14, 2020

The Student’s Union of DCU have held a number of virtual events to help first years adapt to a new hybrid of online learning and interact with their potential classmates.

Students unable to access the Loop website on the first day of online learning

October 14, 2020

DCU students were unable to access their Loop accounts from Monday October 5th, the first day of online learning, as the website was down.