Instructional support for first-generation Hispanic students during the COVID-19 pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v12.n1.42Keywords:
first-generation students, COVID-19, online learningAbstract
Students of Hispanic descent make up the single largest subset of first-generation students enrolled in colleges and universities in the United States. These students have been the most affected by the economic and health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also have less support for their educational pursuits and more outside responsibilities than their continuing- generation counterparts. Best practices for creating an effective online learning environment are explored. Suggestions for helping students create social connections with instructors and fellow students are examined.
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