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Remote Roundup Part II: Zoomed Out of Engagement & Motivation

Theresa Capra

Oct 2, 20204 min read

Remote Roundup Part II: Zoomed Out of Engagement & Motivation

Part II in the series Remote Roundup, which examines the most widely reported issues related to remote learning and offers possible solution

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Hope deferred: America's segregated schools 66 Years after Brown vs. Board of Education

Theresa Capra

Sep 25, 20203 min read

Hope deferred: America's segregated schools 66 Years after Brown vs. Board of Education

America's segregated schools 66 years after Brown vs. Board of Education.

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Remote Roundup Part I: Glitches, Time, & Cheating

Theresa Capra

Sep 19, 20206 min read

Remote Roundup Part I: Glitches, Time, & Cheating

Part I in the series of Remote Roundup, which examines the most widely reported issues related to remote learning and possible solutions.

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Violent Protests in American History: Part 1 – How do 2020’s protests compare to early ones?

Theresa Capra

Sep 17, 20205 min read

Violent Protests in American History: Part 1 – How do 2020’s protests compare to early ones?

America was founded on violent protests. How do 2020's protests compare to early ones such as Bacon's, Shays', and the Whiskey Rebellion?

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Is this on the test??? What makes a good contemporary assessment?

Theresa Capra

Sep 7, 20203 min read

Is this on the test??? What makes a good contemporary assessment?

Identifying high-quality assessments for contemporary classrooms, especially digital ones, is an important endeavor for all instructors.

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Theresa Capra

Sep 1, 20205 min read

Race in the Classroom: An Absolute Must

The killing of George Floyd followed by worldwide protests has educators wondering to what extent should we incorporate it into our teaching

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Strategies for Embracing Anti-Racist Work in our Classrooms-article in Education Week

Theresa Capra

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Strategies for Embracing Anti-Racist Work in our Classrooms-article in Education Week

Strategies for embracing anti-racist work in our classrooms.

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Course Objectives in Online Courses: Who Cares????

Theresa Capra

Aug 23, 20204 min read

Course Objectives in Online Courses: Who Cares????

Do academic standards, or student learning outcomes really matter? How to make them relevant, especially in online courses.

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First-Time Online Learners: the Ones to Watch!

Theresa Capra

Aug 16, 20204 min read

First-Time Online Learners: the Ones to Watch!

First-time online learners are at-risk for non-completion and need targeted support.

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Find a Friend: How to Support High-Need Students in Remote Classrooms

Theresa Capra

Aug 6, 20204 min read

Find a Friend: How to Support High-Need Students in Remote Classrooms

As courses move remote, an important question to consider is: can academically vulnerable students be successful in virtual courses?

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Going Remote with Young Learners: A Few Tools Worth a Look

Theresa Capra

Aug 3, 20203 min read

Going Remote with Young Learners: A Few Tools Worth a Look

Going remote with young learners this Fall? Whether you're a teacher or caregiver, there are some great sources with reasonable price tags.

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Theresa Capra

Jul 29, 20203 min read

A Hybrid Saved My Life Tonight!

Overwhelmed by remote planning? It's new territory, but a hybrid might save your life.

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Theresa Capra

Jul 24, 20203 min read

Why Covid-19 Can Make Professors Better

The involuntary shift to remote instruction will be painful in the short term but maybe better in the long run.

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Theresa Capra

Jul 21, 20204 min read

Remote Learning: a Pros & Cons Analysis

Pros and cons of remote learning to consider for improved education in the future.

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Remote Teaching: Five Great (free)Tools for Early Childhood

Theresa Capra

Jul 17, 20203 min read

Remote Teaching: Five Great (free)Tools for Early Childhood

Early childhood teachers have unique considerations for the design and delivery of remote education. Here are some free sources that can...

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Planning for Remote Learning: A Tried & True Tool

Theresa Capra

Jul 15, 20205 min read

Planning for Remote Learning: A Tried & True Tool

A tried and true tool to assist educators with remote planning and teaching.

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Theresa Capra

Jul 13, 20204 min read

Poverty & Its Impact on Education: 2020

Covid-19 has forced us to reflect on broken aspects of our society. School and income inequality are some.

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Getting Remote Learning Right: Pedagogy with a Side of Technology.

Theresa Capra

Jun 29, 20205 min read

Getting Remote Learning Right: Pedagogy with a Side of Technology.

Learning theories such as Community of Inquiry and Problem-based learning can assist instructors with the development of remote courses.

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Charter Schools: Deliverance or Distraction?

Theresa Capra

Jun 25, 20207 min read

Charter Schools: Deliverance or Distraction?

What can Covid-19 and remote learning teach us about charter schools?

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Theresa Capra

Jun 22, 20207 min read

Treatise on Online and Remote Learning

Comparing and contrasting practices and beliefs about various instructional modalities can help guide the design of remote instruction.

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