Peter Decherney

Peter Decherney is Professor of Cinema & Media Studies and Faculty Director of the Online Learning Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania. More here. 

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June 10, 2020
The COVID-igital Divide
Has the pivot to online course delivery in the name of social distancing and sheltering in place created a divide that further entrenches the potential for racial divisions?
June 4, 2020
When Is Safety Dangerous?
Can we keep universities safe and students healthy without sacrificing the free exchange of ideas and surrendering civil liberties?
May 27, 2020
Education Is a Team Sport
How can we best support student learning online? And who is this "we," anyway?
May 20, 2020
What Will Life Be Like at Post-COVID Colleges and Universities?
We will value our time together, but we will also incorporate lessons from our online adventures. What will remain or become virtual?
May 13, 2020
Gallery View
Whether you love or hate Zoom, BlueJeans and FaceTime, it’s time to consider how their design shapes our perception of ourselves and others.
May 4, 2020
Can Universities Finally Learn to Share Before Facebook Does It for Us?
Universities can be stronger together.
April 29, 2020
Community Is the Secret to Successfully Enrolling Students in the Fall
Re-creating the space in between classes is necessary to keep university communities alive.
April 24, 2020
The Hottest Job in Higher Education: Instructional Designer
The sherpas of online learning teams, more than ever in the COVID-19 era.
April 22, 2020
Can Remote Teaching Make Us More Human?
The first post in a new blog by Peter Decherney and Caroline Levander, two humanities professors turned online learning leaders.
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