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Alejandra M. Pickett

@alejandrapickett.bsky.social
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I am Arrow's mom, an Artist, and I know a little about online teaching & learning. @alexpickett on the bird site. #EDUsky #OnlineTeaching #HigherEd #educator #researcher #PhDlife

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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Published!! "Online STEM Education Before COVID-19: An Integrative Review and Thematic Framework for Higher Education." Proud and happy to see this work out in the world. olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org/index.php/ol... #OnlineSTEM #STEMEducation #EquityinSTEM #STEM #HgherEducation #OnlineLearning
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Free self-paced version of our introductory #OSCQR webinars All are welcome! Also available for download and adaptation. Request: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Video Overview: youtu.be/aPgtILZkW9E?... Register: web.cvent.com/event/f74a0e... #InstructionalDesign #OnlineQuality #CourseReview
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sr. ID, Allene Slating, discusses her use of #AI to support parts of the the development of our new #OER openly licensed & freely available Self-Paced Intro to #OSCQR course - for course review, self-assessment & continuous #InstructionalDesign improvements online.suny.edu/onlineteachi...
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AI as a Course Design Collaborator – SUNY Online Teaching
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Badges! Or Do We? "Perhaps the future of digital badging isn't primarily about issuing more credentials. An intentionally designed ecosystem can do something else. It can tell us about the community." online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #bading #digitalbadging #badges #oscqr
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
i was just advised to write emails at a 6th grade level for accessibility... um... no. or help me understand why that would be necessary...
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Equity is not a feature of online quality; it is the measure of it... Inspired by Michelle Pacansky-Brock @kthompso.bsky.social Thomas Cavanagh online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #equity #EducationalLeadership #research
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Beyond Workshops: Rethinking Online Faculty Development – SUNY Online Teaching
What emerged wasn’t a list of best practices, it was a system. A set of interdependent forces that either work together… or fall apart.
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Would being certified as an online course reviewer help you in your job? Become an #OSCQR Online Course Reviewer! 3/24/26 12-1:30PM EDT Free webinar tomorrow! web.cvent.com/event/5f5945... #onlineteaching #onlinelearning #instructionaldesign
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Check out the photos from the #sunyonlinesummit Day 1 www.flickr.com/groups/slnso... #onlineteaching #onlinelearning #suny #sunyonline #onlineeducation #highereducation
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SUNY Online Summit Photos
This group is for photos from participants, members, and friends of the SUNY Online Summit. Tag them with "#sunyonlinesummit2023" so we can separate them from past summits : ) I plan to run them as...
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Sessions related to online learner support and success are the focus of tomorrow's #sunyonlinesummit presentations - including the online learner panel! web.cvent.com/event/cc542e... #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #highereducation #studentsuccess
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Initiatives and Web Accessibility Regulations Update #SUNYOnlineSummit
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
What’s New with the Digital Transformation Project? Session at the #SUNYOnlineSummit
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The SUNY Online Effective Practices awards are presented annually at the #SUNYOnlineSummit online.suny.edu/suny-effecti... Check out the 2026 submissions: online.suny.edu/suny-effecti... #effectivepractices #onlineteaching #onlinelearning
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
2026 SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors are exemplary online educators who are enthusiastic and effective in online teaching and are positive strong advocates for online teaching in our community. online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #OnlineLearning #OnlineTeaching #SUNY #SUNYOnlineSummit
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The #SUNYOnlineSummit is off to an amazing start with the SUNY and SUNY Online Updates Program and Registration: web.cvent.com/.../websiteP.... #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #SUNY #highereducation Dan Feinberg Kim Scalzo Julie Hartley-Moore and Ram Ramasubramanian
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The #SUNYOnlineSummit begins today! Check out the program! If you are home because of #snowday #snowstorm2026 #blizzard Join us!! It is free and virtual and you can still register: web.cvent.com/event/cc542e... #OnlineLearning #OnlineTeaching #SUNYOnline #SUNY #education #highereducation
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
On Friday, February 13 at 12:00PM EST, join me for an Introduction to #OSCQR to learn about SUNY Online's course quality review rubric & process, and how to conduct a self-assessment review to improve the design of your online course Register here for this free webinar! web.cvent.com/event/5f5945...
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I submitted my first paper for publication. :)
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Join me at the #SUNYOnlineSummit! February 23-27, 2026 starting daily ~12pm/ET Virtual Event/Free Registration bit.ly/SUNYOnlineSu... All are welcome! #OnlineTeaching #OnlineLearning #DistanceLearning #InstructionalDesign #HigherEd #Edusky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Registration for the #sunyonlinesummit is open!! Check out the program and Join us! Virtual, Free & Open to all! 2/23-27/26 February 26th features online pedagogy and virtual networking! web.cvent.com/event/cc542e... #onlineteaching #onlinelearning #pedagogy #AI #highered #EDUsky
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Kelvin Thompson @kthompso.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
in TOPcast 199 the "pillar panels" series concludes with a deep dive on preparing & supporting faculty for online excellence with esteemed guests Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock ("Brocansky") and Dr. Alejandra ("Alex") Pickett. @alejandrapickett.bsky.social @brocansky.bsky.social dub.sh/topcasts11e199
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Episode 199: Pillar Panel #3: Faculty Professional Development in Online Ed
Guests Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock (“Brocanksy”) and Dr. Alejandra (“Alex”) Pickett unpack decades of experience in conversation with hosts Tom and Kelvin on the topic of scaling high-quality, impactf...
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
📣 Deadline Extended #OSCQR Awards Nominations! 🏆 Categories: • Institutional Excellence • Program Innovation • Individual Achievement • Research Impact 🌐 SUNY & non-SUNY nominations 🗓️ 1/16/26 🔗 oscqr.suny.edu/awards/oscqr... #OnlineTeaching #OnlineLearning #CourseQuality #HigherEd #EDUsky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Annual SUNY Online Teaching Impact Report 2024-2025 online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #onlineteaching #onlinelearning #impact #SUNYonline
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🌟 SUNY Online #OSCQR helps campuses, IDs & faculty design online courses that meet U.S. Dept of Ed Regular & Substantive Interaction (#RSI) expectations while improving quality & accessibility. 📅 Tue 11/18, 12 PM ET webinar 🌐 Free registration: web.cvent.com/event/e00281... #OnlineTeaching #EDUsky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
🌟 Nominations are open! Know a anyone doing amazing work with the #OSCQR rubric? 🧩 Categories: Institutional • Program • Individual • Research 🗓️ Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 🔗 Nominate: forms.gle/vmdAY8SxqP1w... 📘 More info: oscqr.suny.edu/awards/oscqr... #OnlineLearning #CourseQuality #HigherEd #EDUsky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
So many amazing sessions to choose from for #NDLW!! Check out the SUNY Online program and register: online.suny.edu/ndlw
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National Distance Learning Week - SUNY Online
National Distance Learning Week SUNY Online annually hosts several diverse presentations from our SUNY campuses in celebration of National Distance Learning Week (NDLW). These free, virtual showcase w...
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🏆 Karen Caldwell 2025 #OSCQR Program Innovation Award winner oscqr.suny.edu/awards/2025-... 📽️Check out her video showcase: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYkp... ✅ Learn more about the awards: oscqr.suny.edu/awards/oscqr... #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #instructionaldesign #HigherEd #edusky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🏆 Meet April Higgins! hashtag#OSCQR 2025 Individual Achievement Award winner oscqr.suny.edu/awards/2025-... 📽️Check out her video showcase: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYkp... ✅ Learn more about the awards: oscqr.suny.edu/awards/oscqr... #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #instructionaldesign #edusky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🏆 Doris Ostrander is the recipient of the #OSCQR 2025 Institutional Excellence Award oscqr.suny.edu/awards/2025-... 📽️Check out her video showcase: youtu.be/eYkpE9g9Fbg?... ✅ Learn more about the awards: oscqr.suny.edu/awards/oscqr... #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #instructionaldesign
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
🎉 Hear from the inaugural #OSCQR Award winners! Discover how SUNY & others are embedding quality into online course design, faculty development & learner success. 🏆 10/28/25 🕚 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (EST) 🔗 Register free: web.cvent.com/event/4ba1f4... #SUNYOnline #OnlineTeaching #OnlineLearning
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
I think if teaching online leads to faculty burnout, you’re doing it wrong. It’s not the modality, it’s missing design infrastructure & support. Thoughts? 🔗 online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #OSCQR #FacultyBurnout #InstructionalDesign #HigherEd #FacultySupport #OnlineTeaching #OnlineLearning #EDUsky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
OSCQR is NOT a Scorecard! ...Why the #OSCQR Rubric Uses Time as Rating Criteria rather than Scores READ ➡️ online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... OSCQR uses time-to-revise to guide continuous improvement in course design. #OnlineLearning #FacultyDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement #EDUSKY
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
🎓 Intro to OSCQR Self-Assessment 🗓️ Sept 24, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1:30 PM (EST) New to OSCQR? Learn how to review & improve your online course design, #accessibility & quality. 🏅 Earn the #OSCQR badge! 🔗 Register: web.cvent.com/event/e00281... #SUNYOnline #OSCQR #OnlineTeaching More: oscqr.suny.edu
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new... hmmmm... this seems to be a thing...
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Can You Wish Ill on J.K. Rowling On Bluesky? — Assigned
After a confusing few days of moderation, the trans community on Bluesky fears they’re being targeted for posts wishing ill on the anti-trans billionaire.
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
I introduced myself to #chatGPT5... www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-fir...
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My first conversation with GPT5
ChatGPT 5 dropped and there has been a flurry of posts. I didn't really pay attention till today.
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The CHLOE 10 Report is out: Meeting the Moment: Navigating Growth, Competition, and AI in Online Higher Education qualitymatters.org/qa-resources... webinar on 8/19/25 1PM ET us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #onlineeducation #onlinelearning #highereducation #AI #edusky
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2025 CHLOE 10 Report | Quality Matters
See the results from the tenth survey conducted by QM, Eduventures and Educause as part of the Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) project. The tenth installment of a multiyear initiative, ...
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The Lift www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-d... by Kelvin Thompson has inspired me to share the story of our SUNY Online Teaching impact! online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #onlinelearning #onlineeducation #onlineteaching #impact
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SUNY Online Teaching: Measuring Impact – SUNY Online Teaching
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Podcast with Adam Davi and Brian Hale on digital #badging ecosystems. Chatted about: • The difference between badges & certificates • What motivates learners to earn badges • Designing meaning into a badging system Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1z9w...
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Season 4 Episode 3 - Badging
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
This blog post was inspired by Carla Swanson :) Thanks, Carla! What I Tell New Online Course Reviewers online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #OSCQR #onlinelearning #InstructionalDesign #quality #coursereview #edusky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
We are thrilled to welcome our new Sr. Online Instructional Designer, Allene Slating, to SUNY Online! online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... With Dan Feinberg #EDUsky #onlinelearning #instructionaldesign
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Are you a SUNY Online Teaching Fellow? online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #FriendofSUNY #OnlineTeaching #OnlineLearning #InstructionalDesign #CommunityofPractice #networking
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
SUNY colleague, Sonja Thomson, School of Nursing, Empire State University inspired this blog post! Why Rubrics Matter: Supporting Online Nursing Education with Structure & Research online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #rubrics #onlinelearning #instructionaldesign #nursing #onlinediscussion
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Navigating the Online Learning Landscape: SUNY Online’s 2025 Environmental Scan online.suny.edu/onlineteachi... #onlinelearning #environmentalscan #EDUSKY #HigherEducation
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🚀 Leading online learning at your campus? Join me May 7 for a free webinar on building an #OSCQR implementation plan to improve online course design + accessibility. Template, tools & best practices included! 🕛 12–1:30PM ET 🔗 web.cvent.com/event/b54c0d... #HigherEd #OnlineLearning #OnlineTeaching
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Thanks so much @tanyajoosten.bsky.social ❤️
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Join me for for a deep dive on Microsoft Copilot – an #AI-powered tool ✨ 🗓 Date: Wednesday, March 26 🕛 Time: Noon EST 🚀Free Registration: web.cvent.com/event/8c9b37... Copilot can: Transform your workflow Save you time Help you be more effective #onlinelearning #EduSky #instructionaldesign
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Become an #OSCQR Online Course Reviewer! 3/12/25 from 12-1:30pm EST. There is no charge. Register: web.cvent.com/event/b54c0d... #onlineteaching #onlinelearning #onlinecoursequality #continuousimprovement #coursereviewer #instructionaldesign #onlineinstructionaldesign #InstructionalDesigner #edusky
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Alejandra M. Pickett @alejandrapickett.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Queer & Transgender Online Learners: Understanding Anti-DEI & LGBTQ+ Legislation | Arrow Hill Free: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 3/4/25 3-4pmET #queer #transgender #LGBTQ #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #onlinelearning #proudmom! #edusky onlinelearningconsortium.org/webinar/supp...
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Erin Maney @expertlymade.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Access the CHLOE9 report: bit.ly/CHLOE9 and be part of the CHLOE10 survey bit.ly/CHLOEsurveyp... #SUNYOnlineSummit
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2024 CHLOE 9 Report | Quality Matters
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Erin Maney @expertlymade.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Sign up to receive updates from @wcet.bsky.social wcet.wiche.edu/frontiers/ #SUNYOnlineSummit
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Erin Maney @expertlymade.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
That's a wrap on the 2025 #SUNYOnlineSummit and we thank everyone who joined us! Please complete the feedback survey bit.ly/Summit2025Fe... Recordings and materials will be posted over the next few weeks online.suny.edu/summit/live-...
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