Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities around the world have had to switch to online learning. NYU is no exception, and the switch to digital learning had to happen quickly. Speaking of Google Apps, NYU should switch to a better system like Google Classroom. Google's juggernaut software has been successful at the university level for years now and is a great choice for online learning.
Google's Meet and Classroom apps are designed to support online meetings and classes from anywhere and are extremely popular. While many may be familiar with Google Meet, Google Classroom is the platform that allows instructors to create and manage courses. With Classroom, instructors can assign tasks, give students feedback, and track the progress of their students.
In one week, we pivoted from in-person instruction to teaching on Google Classroom and Google Meets. Our leadership was amazing, and the faculty and students worked hard to make this transition. After a few weeks, it was clear that Google Classroom was the right choice. Students were able to learn, collaborate, and stay connected with their instructors.