Why Distance Learning?

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 their work creating global connections between student groups. Get inspired as you listen to Katie and Eileen explain their role in building a global classroom that gives students the opportunity to explore the world and meet each other using distance learning. Links: Make sure to check out the different offerings from Utah Education Network discussed in the episode here: https://www.uen.org/If you want to learn more about the work of Katie and Eileen at Nassau BOCES, the national leader in scheduling virtual visits with treasured museums, zoos, science centers, and more for diverse groups of learners, make sure to visit the Nassau BOCES Center for Online Learning website here: https://www.nassauboces.org/col #LongIslandStrongHost Links:Browse amazing virtual learning opportunities at CILC.orgSeth's  Banyan Global Learning prepares students for real life with live virtual learning experiences in Character Education: banyangloballearning.com