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A practical way to manage progress with video watch rates at an online remote academy

A guide to using watch-rate data, the core of video lecture management, when running an online remote academy. See how to manage progress systematically with ClassCanvas.

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10 criteria to check when choosing a class program for an online remote academy

We've put together 10 criteria to check before choosing a class program for your online remote academy, each with check questions. Review everything in one go, from board writing, feedback and monitoring to attendance, parent notifications and cost.

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Do you really need a separate website for your online remote academy?

Wondering whether an online remote academy really needs its own website? We compared website alternatives to consider before starting an academy or an online business.

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Submitting assignments for an online remote academy: why a board beats photos

This article compares the problems of collecting assignments as photos with the advantages of submitting them on a board, and explains how to improve learning management and feedback efficiency at an online remote academy.

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How to check students' problem-solving steps in an online math academy

Learn how to check students' problem-solving process in real time when running an online math academy. Includes a class design example that combines live video classes with learning management.

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The complete guide to using assistant teachers at an online remote academy with ClassCanvas

Learn how to register assistant teachers on ClassCanvas's live class board and use them for one-on-one feedback when running an online remote academy. Check it out.

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How to choose a live video class program with board writing: what separates good writing quality

We've put together the criteria that decide board-writing quality in live video class programs. Check everything from writing lag, pen pressure and sync to pen devices, saving board writing and class replay.

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How to manage self-directed learning at a remote academy with ClassCanvas

Wondering how to manage self-directed learning at your remote academy? See how the study plan feature in the ClassCanvas learning management system automates reports.

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Live video classes for online and remote academies: how are Zoom and ClassCanvas different?

We compared Zoom and ClassCanvas in a table for running an online or remote academy. If you want to know which features academy classes really need, take a look.

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ClassCanvas board classes: interactive remote academy lessons built on math graphs

A detailed look at how ClassCanvas board classes let you create accurate math graphs through formula input, so remote and online academies can run math classes effectively.

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Improve remote academy class quality with ClassCanvas live class focus level management

Learn about the ClassCanvas feature that checks student focus level with AI during remote academy live classes, along with how its on-device approach protects privacy.

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How to run your remote academy more efficiently with ClassCanvas learning management

If attendance and assignment management have been hard while running an online academy, learn how the report feature in ClassCanvas's learning management system can make running a remote academy more efficient.

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How to use the ClassCanvas video library to strengthen live classes at a remote academy

Learn how to use video lectures in live classes at a remote academy to boost student participation, with an overview of the ClassCanvas video library and learning management strategies.

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Solving remote academy operation challenges with ClassCanvas

A guide to ClassCanvas features for teachers preparing to run an online academy, covering everything from live video classes to learning management.