--- title: Leveraging Technology to Achieve Teaching Goals | Online Learning description: Online Learning | --- [![squarecap_logo](https://info.squarecap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SquareCap-2018/Images/Homepage/squarecap_logo.png?width=256&height=52&name=squarecap_logo.png "squarecap_logo")](https://info.squarecap.com/) - [Product](https://info.squarecap.com/product) - [Pricing](https://info.squarecap.com/pricing) - [Blog](https://info.squarecap.com/blog) - [Support](https://squarecap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us) - [Sign In](https://www.squarecap.com/sign_in) [Sign Up](https://squarecap.com/sign_up) [Schedule Demo](https://info.squarecap.com/demo) [![logo](https://info.squarecap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SquareCap-2018/Images/Homepage/logo.png?width=250&height=52&name=logo.png "logo")](https://info.squarecap.com/) - [Product](https://info.squarecap.com/product) - [Pricing](https://info.squarecap.com/pricing) - [Blog](https://info.squarecap.com/blog) - [Support](https://squarecap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us) - [Sign In](https://www.squarecap.com/sign_in) [![Sign Up](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2688007/84543bd0-081a-4591-99ee-16f80053073f.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2688007/84543bd0-081a-4591-99ee-16f80053073f) [![SCHEDULE DEMO](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2688007/01bcfa20-cad9-4bba-98c2-2991d707e82f.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2688007/01bcfa20-cad9-4bba-98c2-2991d707e82f) Search **Menu** [Sign Up](https://squarecap.com/sign_up) [Schedule Demo](https://info.squarecap.com/demo) - [Sign In](https://www.squarecap.com/sign_in) - [Product](https://info.squarecap.com/product) - [Pricing](https://info.squarecap.com/pricing) - [Blog](https://info.squarecap.com/blog) - [Support](https://support.squarecap.com/hc/en-us) # [Leveraging Technology to Achieve Teaching Goals](https://info.squarecap.com/blog) / Online Learning ## [The Challenges of Zoom Teaching in 2020](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/the-challenges-of-zoom-teaching-in-2020) by [Sarathi Sathasivan, CEO Squarecap Inc.](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/author/sarathi-sathasivan-ceo-squarecap-inc), on Dec 20, 2020 4:04:41 PM [![The Challenges of Zoom Teaching in 2020](https://info.squarecap.com/hubfs/The%20Challenges%20of%20Zoom%20Teaching%20in%202020_small.jpeg)](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/the-challenges-of-zoom-teaching-in-2020) At Squarecap, our goal is to empower teachers to increase student engagement so that every student can earn their degree. It’s critical for that goal that we understand the unique … [Read Story](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/the-challenges-of-zoom-teaching-in-2020) Topics:[Teaching Tips](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/teaching-tips)[Attendance](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/attendance)[Online Learning](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/online-learning)[Polling](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/polling)[Student Success](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/student-success)[Covid19](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/covid19) ## [Speaking into the void: 3 active learning techniques for re-engaging your Zoom class](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/speaking-into-the-void-3-active-learning-techniques-for-reengaging-your-zoom-class) by [Stephanie Klenzendorf, M.Ed.](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/author/stephanie-klenzendorf-m-ed), on Dec 6, 2020 8:26:19 AM [![Speaking into the void: 3 active learning techniques for re-engaging your Zoom class](https://info.squarecap.com/hubfs/Online%20Teaching%202_small-1.jpg)](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/speaking-into-the-void-3-active-learning-techniques-for-reengaging-your-zoom-class) Millions of students are logging in from home this semester in an unprecedented shift to online education. Read about some of the methods teachers are using to create active learning … [Read Story](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/speaking-into-the-void-3-active-learning-techniques-for-reengaging-your-zoom-class) Topics:[Active Learning](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/active-learning)[Online Learning](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/online-learning)[Covid19](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/covid19) ## [Keeping Students Active and Engaged During Online Teaching](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/keeping-students-active-and-engaged-during-online-teaching) by [Dr. Mona Mehdy, The University of Texas at Austin](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/author/dr.-mona-mehdy-the-university-of-texas-at-austin), on Aug 23, 2020 9:37:02 AM [![Keeping Students Active and Engaged During Online Teaching](https://info.squarecap.com/hubfs/Google%20Drive%20Integration/How%20I%20Taught%20Online%20This%20Summer%20Introductory%20Biology%20I.jpeg)](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/keeping-students-active-and-engaged-during-online-teaching) I have taught Introductory Biology I most summers for the past 15 years. However, this was the first summer in which I was required to teach it completely online, with … [Read Story](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/keeping-students-active-and-engaged-during-online-teaching) Topics:[Active Learning](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/active-learning)[Online Learning](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/online-learning)[Ask&Vote](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/askvote)[Teacher Highlights](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/teacher-highlights)[Covid19](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/covid19) ## [5 Engaging Ways to Begin Your Online Class](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/5-engaging-ways-to-begin-your-online-class) by [Squarecap Staff](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/author/squarecap-staff), on Jun 15, 2020 11:47:43 AM [![5 Engaging Ways to Begin Your Online Class](https://info.squarecap.com/hubfs/shutterstock_1694523970.jpg)](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/5-engaging-ways-to-begin-your-online-class) When classes meet in person, there is a natural progression from when the first student enters the room until the professor officially starts the class. The quiet rustle as students … [Read Story](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/5-engaging-ways-to-begin-your-online-class) Topics:[Teaching Tips](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/teaching-tips)[Online Learning](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/online-learning)[Polling](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/polling)[Covid19](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/covid19) ## [3 Strategies for Blending On-Campus and Online Teaching](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/3-strategies-for-blending-on-campus-and-online-teaching) by [Stephanie Klenzendorf, M.Ed.](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/author/stephanie-klenzendorf-m-ed), on May 23, 2020 11:23:31 PM [![3 Strategies for Blending On-Campus and Online Teaching](https://info.squarecap.com/hubfs/3%20Strategies%20for%20Blending%20On-Campus%20and%20Online%20Teaching%20.jpg)](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/3-strategies-for-blending-on-campus-and-online-teaching) As campuses announce their intentions to return to face-to-face instruction or remain online-only next semester, many professors are reflecting on the past couple of months as they prepare for an … [Read Story](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/3-strategies-for-blending-on-campus-and-online-teaching) Topics:[Active Learning](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/active-learning)[Online Learning](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/online-learning)[Trends in EdTech](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/trends-in-edtech)[Covid19](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/topic/covid19) Prev [All Posts](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/all) [Next](https://info.squarecap.com/blog/tag/online-learning/page/2) ### About Squarecap Squarecap is an easy to use engagement tool created by an award-winning professor to provide the in-class or online engagement support that modern teachers and students need.  Our interactive features have been proven to support student success by automatically tracking daily attendance, increasing lecture comprehension through live questions and personalized feedback, and facilitating a live Ask & Vote for hesitant students to address gaps in content knowledge.  [More →](https://info.squarecap.com/product) - 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