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How has COVID-19 changed us for the better
Nawodha Pathmaperuma
(MIT Student Representative - 2018-2019)
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How things have changed for you during Trimester 1?
The shift to online learning has been challenging yet exciting. Since it was my first time learning anything online, the experience was quite interesting.
What have you learned over the past few months?
I have brushed up my baking game so much that I might be mistaken for a professional baker. I also took up the challenge of learning another language and how to play the guitar.
What tricks and tips have you adopted to help you deal with such a significant change?
My best friend was my knight in shining armour during isolation. She and I spent a lot of time together doing all sorts of activities, from doing assessments together, taking way too many selfies to have water fights in the garden.
What successes have you had during Trimester 1?
Trimester 1 is hands-down the most memorable and closest to my heart as it was my final trimester in my degree. I am so happy to be moving on to the next chapter however I am going to miss MIT and their amazing staff!
Dr Rajan Kadel
(Course Coordinator, BENG Tech)
How things have changed for you during Trimester 1?
Walking along the creek trail is busier than normal time and anticipated that people are healthier by now.
What have you learned over the past few months?
Virtual learning offers flexibility for all but witnessed difficulty in emulating real classroom in the virtual world.
What tricks and tips (… however quirky) have you adopted to help you deal with such significant change?
Early morning walk to avoid the crowd on the creek trail.
What successes have you had during Trimester 1?
Any change is achievable using teamwork and supportive environment.
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Prof Savitri Bevinakoppa
(Deputy Head, School of IT & Engineering)
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How things have changed for you during Trimester 1
I am enjoying driving on a light traffic road with music on !!
What have you learned over the past few months
Increased students’ participation and contribution of their ideas during the class; increase in productive and efficient online meetings with industry clients in capstone units.
What tricks and tips have you adopted to help you deal with such significant change
Listening to online teaching and learning strategies during my weekend walks.
What successes have you had during Trimester 1
The leading staff team and students in training and mentoring during a short period in transition from face-to-face to the online platform.
Amber Treseder Fitts
(Former Campus Director, Melbourne)
How things have changed for you during Trimester 1
I can practice my TikTok dances without anyone watching on the empty Mernda line train
What have you learned over the past few months
(… that I never want to take another meeting minute in my life) and that my ‘ stay at home’ husband can cook and clean!
What tricks and tips have you adopted to help you deal with such significant change
TikTok for a good belly laugh, the ABC News app to keep me up-to-date and cherishing any time spent with my husband, my daughter and my dog.
What successes have you had during Trimester 1
It has been a testing time, but I am incredibly thankful for the MIT team who picked me up when I felt down, shared a laugh when we all needed it and provided coffee and snacks to keep me going!
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