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
#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...
#50 Virtual Students Feel Disconnected? Fix It with These Strategies from Dr. Breauna Wall
🚨 “Distance learning isn’t the problem—bad implementation is.” 🚨Too many virtual students feel disconnected and unseen, struggling in a system that wasn’t designed wit...
#49 From Isolation to Connection: The Key to Virtual School Success with Alicia Hughes
🚨 “We don’t care about grades or completion right now. We want every student to feel a connection.” 🚨Too many virtual schools struggle with student disengagement, teac...
