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.
Latest Episodes
#55 Distance Learning as a Lifeline for Ukrainian Students with Yuliya Kosko
In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Yuliya Kosko, founder of Svitlo Education, to explore how live ...
#54 Online Education That Outperforms Traditional Schools—Here’s How with Heather Rhodes
This is a special crosspost episode of host Seth Fleischauer's other podcast, Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning.In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, ...
#53 Online School for Neurodivergent Kids: Insights from Gaia Learning with Kate Longworth
Traditional classrooms can be overwhelming for neurodivergent students. Rigid schedules, sensory overload, and one-size-fits-all approaches leave many feeling anxious,...
#52 Can You Really Learn Music Online? Debunking the Myths of Virtual Music Education with Caleb Smith
🎵 Can Music Be Taught Effectively Online? Exploring Distance Learning in the ArtsPain Point: Many believe that subjects like music require in-person instruction to be ...
#51 From Stopgap to Standard: The Rise of Virtual Learning with DLAC's John Watson
Is distance learning just a pandemic-era stopgap, or does it have lasting potential in education?Virtual learning skeptics often assume that online education was a tem...
