Why Distance Learning?

Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring•whydistancelearning.transistor.fm

The Why Distance Learning? Podcast explores the transformative power of live virtual learning and its role in shaping the future of education. Hosted by three seasoned distance learning experts, this podcast delivers insights, promising practices, and inspiration for educators, content providers, and education leaders integrating live virtual experiences into teaching and learning. Each episode features interviews with content creators, industry professionals, field experts, and innovative educators who are driving engagement, equity, and innovation through distance learning. By challenging common perceptions and uncovering the realities of live virtual education, Why Distance Learning highlights its true impact and explores how it continues to evolve in an ever-changing educational landscape. Hosted by Seth Fleischauer of Banyan Global Learning and Allyson Mitchell and Tami Moehring of the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration.

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Episodes

#3 Dazzling Australia's Remote Populations with Science / Ben Newsome of Fizzics Education

Seth, Allyson, and Tami welcome special guest, Ben Newsome, founder of Fizzics Education and Virtual Excursions Australia, to share his extensive experience in creating engaging hands-on science programs via distance learning. Ben provides valuable insights on the power of live virtual programs for learners, especially those living in rural and remote communities not only in Australia, but around the globe. Ben provides insight on how to train energetic science educators to engage a global audie...

Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3

#2 Why Nassau BOCES Rules DL with Katie Yodice and Eileen Dwyer

Seth, Allyson, and Tami welcome Katie Yodice and Eileen Dwyer from the Nassau BOCES Center for Online Learning. Katie and Eileen are education professionals with a plethora of experience running their own unique virtual learning labyrinth for K-12 students. In this episode, they share their unique insights for helping educators get comfortable with distance learning and their belief in virtual visits as a critical tool to inject excitement into all types of learning. Of particular interest is th...

Apr 02, 2023•40 min•Ep. 2

#1 Dive into Virtual Learning with Jason Robertshaw of the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Seth, Tami, and Allyson chat with Jason Robertshaw from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium about his experiences as a virtual educator. The discussion includes a day in the life of the Studio: how to support a range of experts using tech to teach, unlikely hazards using props, and distance learning history and culture. Dive into the different ways an educator can get involved in interactive virtual teaching using their personal expertise and highlighting important content of their institution...

Mar 14, 2023•44 min•Ep. 1

#0 Introducing! Why Distance Learning?

In this episode we introduce our hosts - Seth Fleischauer, Tami Moehring, and Allyson Mitchell. We discuss our experience in education and distance learning, what attracted us to the idea of making a podcast about live video conferencing education, and answer the titular question for ourselves: Why Distance Learning? Host Links: Browse amazing virtual learning opportunities at CILC.org Seth's Banyan Global Learning prepares students for real life with live virtual learning experiences in Charact...

Mar 14, 2023•9 min

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