James Arikpo Two things come to mind when the reality of a virtual semester dawned on us. First? How the classes would be for us: the data to burn; the poorly developed University of Ibadan Learning Management System; distraction from home; the laxity to read, and so on. At this […]
Opinion
An Open Letter to the Acting Vice-Chancellor: On this Virtual Learning
Dear Professor Ekanola, Behind this cursor are the wails and groans of thousands of the students at the University of Ibadan; propelling it as it races across this white page that will soon be filled with muffled lamentations, timid grievances and craved interventions. They populate WhatsApp statuses that won’t pop […]
Responding to Oppression: Speaking Up or Keeping Shut?
Image Credit: SocialistWorkers.org Missionboy Taking Nigeria as a case study, it is noteworthy that different institutions are getting comfortable with the initial instability caused by the introduction of online learning. The University of Ibadan was not an exception until Twitter ignited with the news of one supposed Dehinde, who insulted […]
A Good CGPA, A Determinant For A Successful Life?
-Ogunlowo Oluwatosin Sunday The utmost aim of every student, by the time they finish their degrees, is to have a successful life. Meanwhile, having a successful life is totally dependent on individuals. As a student , while still in a higher institution, your success can solely be justified byhow high […]
Online Lectures: A Blessing or A Curse?
Longhorn Since the inception of the coronavirus pandemic, there have been infringements and lot of restrictions on many things. Though these restrictions are relative, most of the things we did normally are being regulated, lately. These restrictions are also placed on the education sector to maintain social distancing and curb […]