Example Open Code | Category | Theme |
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Harder to engage with students Difficult to encourage peer–peer interactions Hard to communicate math via Zoom | Communication difficulties | Structures getting in the way |
Delays getting Zoom licenses Instructor access to technology Low instructor internet bandwidth | Instructor technology issues | |
IT interference with video creation Institutional pressure to be primary communicator Lack of clear shutdown timeline | Administrative issues | |
Student bandwidth limitations Lack of student access to technology Lack of face-to-face technical support for students | Student technical issues | |
Having TA grade in Canvas Assessing if students are watching videos Incorporating formative assessment | Assessment difficulties | |
Background noise during class time Cooperative and group learning didn’t feel feasible Harder to be aware of student issues and motivation | Instructional space | |
Covering material more slowly Hard to cover all material by remote instruction Time necessary to develop/modify materials for online labs | Time management | Spending more time and effort |
Inability to monitor student attention distracted instructor Finding the right balance of pace and flexibility Figuring out how to transition the labs to online format | Instructor teaching inexperience | |
Institutional training didn’t match instructor’s need Lack of staff help to prepare for ERT prior to ERT Difficulty finding necessary resources | Teaching and learning resources | |
Managing TAs was challenging Responsibility for adjunct instructors Needing to be in total control of course | Responsibility and workload | |
Decreased student accountability Students were less interactive Decrease in office hour attendance | Student presence and participation | |
Concerns about academic integrity Hard to prevent cheating in online exams Not being too flexible to avoid being taken advantage of | Student integrity | Affective issues |
Concerns about student mental health Not knowing the student work environment conditions Student name visibility | Student emotion and comfort | |
Frustration with student preparation for lecture Zoom fatigue Difficulties managing work life balance | Instructor emotion |