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Emma Gollner
VIRTUAL SPACE
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As I sit at my computer waiting for the virtual classroom to open, I feel like I am staring into a void. Finally, when the online room opens, names pop up and microphones turn off. While my Wi-Fi connection is strong, I have never felt so disconnected. When classes transitioned to online delivery, the BCIT community suffered immensely. One major loss was informal social exchanges between peers. As opportunities and potential avenues to career goals are often passed through word-of-mouth, it is difficult for isolated students to know what is happening and many students may feel out of the loop. By sharing space, like a classroom, to talk to peers and instructors, students can get a better understanding of course
