COVID-19: transitioning from in class to online teaching in a heartbeat—Research Methods in Applied Biology

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Universities around the world were forced to rapidly transition from face-to-face learning environments to online learning. This paper describes this transition through the lens of a professor responsible for a third year Applied Biology class focused on providing undergraduates with research experience. The paper also describes an innovative format used to engage undergraduates in research but also suggests that the creation of safe learning spaces in the virtual world may be key to successful delivery of these types of courses. Lastly, in times of rapid change professors need, on occasion, take a step back and simply listen to their students.