Because I can't focus at all.
I normally take one or two online courses a term, but since campus is closed and classes are relegated to online platforms, I'm at home all the time. And it sucks. I have no sense of daily rhythm or focus. I need to be on campus to keep me focused on my work. I feel like I need to break up my day by moving around to keep me engaged in my work. It's way too easy to fall into a lull of laziness now that I'm home all the time.
How are you guys surviving this term? As a professor, I'm used to the classroom so this has been a big change. Get into a routine and follow it. Luckily, I teach both f2f and online classes so the transition hasn't been too much of a problem for me.
It's been tough, as you say. As a professor, I've been trying to keep to the routine. Luckily, I teach both f2f and online so the transition has not been too bad. I'm just trying to keep it to the normal daily requirements for my online classes and being available all day for the classes that moved online as they need the most help.
Almost none of my professors have the same delivery of content. Some require zoom live classes, some have zoom live but the videos are recorded for later, some have long videos posted that expire in x amount of days, some upload a bunch of 5 minute videos three times a week.
At my uni, admins have explicitly said that there is no uniform procedure to the transition, which is why every student is having different experiences. My department chair basically said to not attempt any synchronous instruction--students are all facing different situations that makes it difficult for a mandatory meetings. Office hours, however, can be both.
In my view, I'm trying to make it as easy as possible without descending into "busy work". Pared down lessons to the absolute basics, "homework" that tests the core concepts, summative assignments that get to the point without being redundant.
And believe me: Professors feel your pain, and we are trying to meet outcomes while being fair. Reach out! Tell us what is working and what isn't...