“[R]emote teaching was for me — and probably many of my colleagues — a complex process made of trials and adjustments, which required commitment and flexibility on the part of all participants. It was also a very rewarding and unique communal experience. Empathy shone through discussions, and emotions made it through computer screens. Finally, from a purely instructional perspective, it has helped me further reflect on the role of critical pedagogy within education and the benefits that addressing concepts such as justice, human rights, equity, and democracy can have on learners whether in a virtual or traditional classroom as they grow to become empowered citizens.”

Veronica Vegna, Director of the Italian Language Program, recently published an article reflecting on lessons learned from teaching remotely in Spring 2020. In it, she discusses both different technological platforms and pedagogical principles she used to adjust her teaching for a remote environment. Read Veronica’s article in the Teaching Italian Language and Culture Annual here.