Remote Groups FAQ
Is it okay if a remote-but-synchronous person is a group member with in-person students?
Yes. Just make sure you have a way to communicate with each other during the activity.
If I am normally in-person but need to be remote one day, what should I do?
Just tell your group so they can coordinate, and connect via the zoom link during the class time. You don't even need to tell the instructor!
What if I am normally remote but want to participate in class?
If you have been synchronous before, that's fine. Just sit with your group. If you are not part of a synchronous group, then you would need to find a group during class, so we prefer you dind't do that. If you decide to do that anyway at least get approval fro your normal asynchronous group first.
What is the advantage of attending in person?
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You get to sit next to interesting people and communication will be faster.
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You can ask questions during class to the instructor.
These two reasons are actually one of the more valuable components of your college education, and why coming to a university in person is better than just learning from a MOOC.