Recap Online Module Syllabus 

 
Instructor: E​ mily Horan, THS Teacher and School Library and Instructional Technology M.Ed 
Candidate 
 
Contact Info: h ​ orane@mcduffie.k12.ga.us​ or ​em03947@georgiasouthern.edu  
 
Course Description 
This is a self-paced, online learning module designed for teachers to better understand the 
Web 2.0 tool, Recap, and how it can be used in the classroom. This module will provide an 
overview on the basic tools of Recap and take teachers step-by-step through setting up an 
account, joining a queue, using the features of Recap from both the student’s and teacher’s 
perspective, and how to have students join a teacher’s queue. At the end of this course, 
teachers should feel confident in incorporating this tool into their own classroom.  
 
Objectives: 
● Teachers will know the features of Recap and how it relates to Distributed 
Summarizing. 
● Teachers will be able to create a Recap account. 
● Teachers will use the features of Recap to create text-based and video-recorded 
responses. 
● Teachers will create text-based questions and video response prompts using the tools 
in Recap. 
● Teachers will manage their Recap account to invite students to their designed queue. 
 
Outline: 
➢ Task One: R ​ ecap Overview 
○ Watch Recap overview presentation 
➢ Task Two: C ​ reate Recap Account and Join PD Queue 
○ https://letsrecap.com/ 
○ Create Teacher account 
○ Join PD queue with code 
○ Assessment Prompt 
➢ Task Three: ​Responses 
○ Respond to text-based question 
○ Record video to respond to video response prompt 
○ Assessment Prompt 
➢ Task Four: ​Create Your Queue 
○ Create queue 
 ○ Add text-based question 
○ Add video response prompt 
○ Explore Journeys 
○ Assessment Prompt 
➢ Task Five: S
​ hare Queue with Students 
○ Watch instructional video 
○ Locate queue pin 
○ Assessment Prompt 
 
Assessment 
Teachers will be assessed throughout the course of the online module through assessment 
prompts at the end of each task. The responses will be sent to the instructor for feedback. 
Teachers will submit their complete Recap queue used in their learning module to the 
instructor for final feedback. 
 
ISTE Standards: 
❖ 1c.​ Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, 
including findings from the learning sciences. 
❖ 2a​. Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with 
technology by engaging with education stakeholders. 
❖ 4a​. Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning 
experiences that leverage technology. 
❖ 5a​. Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster 
independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs. 
❖ 5b​. Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use 
digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning. 
❖ 6b.​ Manage the use of technology and student learning strategies in digital platforms, 
virtual environments, hands-on makerspaces or in the field. 
❖ 7a.​ Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on 
their learning using technology.