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eLearning Kathleen Almy eLearning Kathleen Almy

Using Desmos for Online Testing

Watching the evolution of the training we're providing and how we're adjusting it to make it work better for faculty has been really rewarding. Maria is so knowledgeable on so many areas. Because of that, we're branching out to all STEM fields, not just math and science, as well as economics and finance, to help with teaching online at the college level. 

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eLearning Kathleen Almy eLearning Kathleen Almy

What does it take to teach online effectively?

COVID-19 has consumed everything in our world, in particular, it has completely upended schools, colleges, and universities. Teachers everywhere are scrambling to get their students online and recover what's left of the school year. Every organization, mine included, is trying to help. 

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eLearning Kathleen Almy eLearning Kathleen Almy

Some Good News for Educators

This week for some reason has seemed more difficult for many people, including me. Quarantine is a wearing thing to live through. So we thought it would be good to just have something positive for you as you head into your weekend. John Krasinski has fantastic episodes of a show he calls Some Good News. Let's look at some positive things that we as educators have been learning during this time.

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