Enhancing the Online Experience: Pedagogical Solutions

Christina Jackson is the Manager of Special and Elective Curriculum at Commonwealth Charter Academy. Christina taught high school math before moving into curriculum and instructional coaching. She currently leads a team of designers in the creation of online specials and elective curriculum including STEAM and career pathway opportunities. With each course, the goal is to integrate meaning for students and real-life connections for continual learning. Additionally, Christina’s experience with flipped learning and content writing led to the creation of a “Magic Board” for use in recording and live instruction.

Greg Natale is the Product Manager at Commonwealth Charter Academy. He has worked on analyzing user behavior, LMS development, mobile app design & implementation, early warning & intervention systems, and administrative analytics. Greg’s work, focused on system-person interactions, has not only helped to personalize the online learning experience but also to develop more effective communication channels from a variety of stakeholders in a student’s education. Greg continues to evaluate technologies that could positively impact and improve education in the online setting.