Identifying and encouraging the best in every student. Moving Care into the Digital Space

Nel Noddings believed that education should prioritize the development of caring individuals over standardized testing. She identified four key components of moral education:

Open-ended conversation where the outcome is not predetermined.

Building a "caring relation" via a screen requires intentional design. In an online setting, this means moving beyond content delivery to focus on human connection. Relational Presence Use personalized video feedback instead of just text. Host informal "office hours" for non-academic chat. Acknowledge the unique home environments of your students. Engrossment and Receptivity