Background Strong faculty academic human caring presence is paramount during the
exponential use of asynchronous, remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose
The purpose of this article is to provide a holistic, theoretical foundation for evidence
informed-caring pedagogical practices. Methods Watson's (2008; 2018) Unitary Caring
Science theoretical approach offers one pedagogical caring framework for advancing
teaching-learning in the digital age. Discussion Examples to humanize the virtual classroom …