Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Online classes are a necessary option for students, but the ability to communicate from student to professor needs attention. FIU Online is a good way for students to take classes in the comforts of their homes and allows them to have flexible schedules when completing their assignments. For older or […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Honorlock has been prevalent in many courses over the past few years at FIU and as an anti-cheat system, it does its job. While the intentions behind Honorlock are noble, the implementation of this proctoring software comes with significant drawbacks. One of the primary issues with Honorlock lies in its […]
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer In this digital age, it’s no surprise that students at FIU take online classes. Online classes are appreciated for many reasons, but the extra fee is excessive and unnecessary. Each semester, students at FIU pay standard fees; the health fee, the transportation access fee, the photo ID service fee and […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director Many students undertaking an online education are more than familiar with the distance learning fee FIU charges for every credit-hour taken online. However, many of us believe this fee is unnecessary and hinders online enrollment for students with financial insecurity. For those who have never taken class online, the transition has […]
Gabriela Enamorado/Staff Writer Since FIU shut down on March 11th, my bedroom has served as my school as well. COVID-19 has changed the way universities are handling education, as college students around the world take their finals online instead of in classrooms. Most of us initially thought online exams would be a piece of cake, […]
Damielys Duarte/Staff Writer We have all found ourselves groaning behind our professor’s back as they gleefully assign a group project. While coordinating in person is difficult enough, the obstacles rise to a whole other level when partners have to work in conjunction virtually. FIU Online was created for non-traditional students who do not have the […]
With the advancement of modern technology, students have a greater opportunity to get the most out of their college experience. Online classes, YouTube tutorials and programs like Lynda make it possible for on-the-go people to get an education without actually stepping foot into a university campus. Although there’s often a lot of negativity surrounding the […]
Uzi Darwiche/ Contributing Writer Welcome back to school! Oh wait, it’s an online course. Call me old-fashioned, but I’m the kind of guy who prefers a face-to-face approach to academics. Sure, I’ve taken plenty of online courses, and they’re considerably useful and much easier. But for those of us who have the time and would […]
Eduardo Alvarez/ Assistant Opinion Director Wherever you are, you can study. Whether you’re on vacation, live too far away or are just plain busy; you have the option of not falling behind on your studies. Such are the wonders of technology, coupled with the will of most modern universities to mix convenience with education. Some […]
Imagine signing up for classes with the help of your advisor — only they’re a robot. Most people have gone through the frustration of dealing with an automated voice message system over talking to a real person on the phone. And wouldn’t it be nice to have working WiFi on the FIU shuttle bus? Imagine […]
