Alberta universities are already preparing students for the reality of mostly online courses again in the fall as they continue to adapt to the constantly evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation.
In a news release on Thursday, University of Alberta president David Turpin said there will be a “mix of learning experiences” when students return for the fall semester. “In September 2020, the majority of our classes will be delivered remotely and online,” Turpin said. “However, where possible, we are committed to providing small group in-person learning and experiential learning such as labs and clinical instruction, especially in those programs where in-person instruction is essential.” Turpin said if some students can’t attend in-person classes,