For my OHMS index, I chose a film linked to my research paper on how the coronavirus affected college students’ decision-making processes. This video highlighted several important points. With the increase in Covid-19 cases, institutions quickly switched to online courses, creating arguments and agreements over tuition prices and the shift to distant learning. To meet this trend, the corporation “Chegg” has pledged $750 million to support the transition to online education. However, students expressed worries about paying hefty tuition costs to attend virtual classes from home. Discussions on how schools may cut expenses proceeded, with Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig arguing for lower tuition fees. He stressed that Chegg’s services would be available for free to help with schooling during these difficult times. Students questioned the value of paying a high cost for a “online college education” when community college options are sometimes free. Given the financial strain caused by Covid-19, the CEO argued that college costs should be reduced rather than frozen. He also emphasized the need for institutions to alter their educational programs due to lower state financing, underlining the difficult decisions governors would have to make in reaction to the epidemic and its attendant changes.
I divided the video into separate sections for my index, which are similar to various chapters and each cover a different topic or theme. This division made it possible to comprehend the complex topics covered in the video more clearly. As the story progressed, it became clear that the film covered a wide range of topics on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected higher education. The abrupt move to online learning, the accompanying discussions about tuition costs and the effectiveness of remote learning, and the solutions offered by educational institutions and businesses like Chegg to address these issues were just a few of the complicated issues that each “chapter” examined.
My keyword and/or subject tags in these indexes were determined by what was discussed or repeated the most in that particular “chapter” of the video. In the case of this video, the most often mentioned keywords and/or subject tags were education, Chegg, tuition, coronavirus, ect.
As I approach the halfway point of the semester, the trajectory of my project has shifted dramatically in the last four weeks. Initially imagined with a basic outline, my understanding has since deepened and improved as a result of my research into artifacts and academic sources. These artifacts have presented a variety of perspectives and real-world examples, which have enriched my understanding of the issue. Similarly, the scholarly literature has provided a solid theoretical framework as well as empirical evidence, which has helped to anchor my study and contextualize my findings within larger academic discourse. Overall, I’m feeling informed and proud of my project.
If I had all the time and resources in the world, I would like my website to have a wide variety of artifacts, such as expert interviews and interactive data visualizations. I believe these provide a deeper comprehension and insight into my research, which is about the influence of the coronavirus on college students’ decision-making.