Lemons to Lemonade: Educational Modifications During the COVID-19 Pandemic and their Utility Moving Forward

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated changes across social institutions, including education. This case study outlines specific innovations using five cases of pedagogical developments made by social science faculty members at a public university, and their utility for undergraduate students in a post...

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Main Authors: Ellis S. Logan, Brandon Atkins, Anne M. Price
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kennesaw State University 2024-05-01
Series:Journal of Public and Professional Sociology
Online Access:https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/jpps/vol16/iss2/3/
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