Ep 65: The role of education technology post virtual learning; students wellbeing during social distancing

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This week, Ryan and Sarah are joined by Mike Hernandez, IT Director at Academica. Mike shares an article about the role that education technology and online resources will play once students return to the physical classroom environment. Sarah shares an article that talks about the social and emotional wellbeing of students during social distancing discussing how to better nourish students and lessen their anxiety. Ryan shares some “wins” from parents and educators on the virtual experience. Tune in!

Articles:

https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/a-healthy-reminder-to-educators-during-school-closures

https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/01/what-happens-to-edtech-when-kids-go-back-to-school/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez
Producer: Ross Ulysse