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Why Distance Learning?

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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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
67
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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#26 Ohio's Innovative Language Learning with Michele Carlisle

#26 Ohio's Innovative Language Learning with Michele Carlisle

In this episode, Seth and Allyson interview Michelle Carlisle, an expert, experienced distance learning educator. They discuss Michele's world language program in Ohio, which offers several languages…

00:33:32  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
#25 DL for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Adam Bair

#25 DL for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Adam Bair

In this episode, the team interviews Adam Bair, a parent whose daughter participates in CILC's Community of Learning events. Adam shares his journey and the impact of distance learning on the educati…

00:43:21  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
#24 How Museums Can Thrive Online with Emily Kotecki

#24 How Museums Can Thrive Online with Emily Kotecki

This episode's guest is Emily Kotecki, the principal and founder of High Beam Strategies.  With a wealth of experience in online learning, including crafting audio tours and developing apps for museu…

00:36:01  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
#23 Why Ghana Loves Distance Learning with Oiada International

#23 Why Ghana Loves Distance Learning with Oiada International

In this episode, our hosts delve into the world of distance learning with a focus on the experiences of students and teachers from Ghana. The episode features engaging interviews with three inspiring…

00:33:45  |   Tue 23 Jan 2024
#22 Tucson's Trailblazer: Transformative Live Virtual Journeys with Tracey Rowley

#22 Tucson's Trailblazer: Transformative Live Virtual Journeys with Tracey Rowley

In this episode, Tracy Rowley, the Senior Director of Instructional Technology and Online Education for the Tucson Unified School District, delves into the transformative role of virtual field trips …

00:31:59  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
#21 Bringing Nature to Life with Karin Davidson-Taylor

#21 Bringing Nature to Life with Karin Davidson-Taylor

Dive into the captivating world of live virtual learning with our latest episode featuring Karin Davidson-Taylor, a seasoned School Programs Officer at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontari…

00:37:38  |   Mon 25 Dec 2023
#20 The Future is Hybrid with Mary Schlegelmilch

#20 The Future is Hybrid with Mary Schlegelmilch

In this episode, we delve into the world of live virtual learning with our special guest, Mary Schlegelmilch, an expert in distance learning (DL) and  former classroom teacher who now works on a broa…

00:43:34  |   Tue 12 Dec 2023
#19 Inside the World's First All-VR School with Adam Mangana & Dan Sturdevant

#19 Inside the World's First All-VR School with Adam Mangana & Dan Sturdevant

The episode features an interview with Adam Mangana and Dan Sturdevant of Optima Online Academy, the world’s first all-VR school. Optima aims to merge classical education in the liberal arts and huma…

00:35:47  |   Mon 27 Nov 2023
#18 Learn Around the World with Brandon Hall

#18 Learn Around the World with Brandon Hall

This episode of the Why Distance Learning podcast features an interview with Brandon Hall from Learn Around the World, a content provider that uses live virtual learning to facilitate cross-cultural …

00:33:06  |   Mon 13 Nov 2023
#17 Edutainment and Making People Feel Seen (Virtually) with Michael Allosso

#17 Edutainment and Making People Feel Seen (Virtually) with Michael Allosso

We are excited to welcome master communications expert Michael Allosso to the podcast. Michael coaches CEOs and executives on dynamic presentations and effective leadership. He's led award-winning wo…

00:40:21  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
#16 Online Teaching Tips with Dr. Lance Ford, Trainer of Over 20,000 Teachers

#16 Online Teaching Tips with Dr. Lance Ford, Trainer of Over 20,000 Teachers

Join us as we speak with Dr. Lance Ford, a veteran educator and pioneer in the field of distance learning. Dr. Ford has been integrating video conferencing technologies in classrooms for over 20 year…

00:41:16  |   Mon 16 Oct 2023
#15 Connecting Students to the Sea with Darin Trobaugh of the Alaska SeaLife Center

#15 Connecting Students to the Sea with Darin Trobaugh of the Alaska SeaLife Center

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth, Tami, and Allyson interview Darin Trobaugh, an Education Specialist at the Alaska SeaLife Center. They discuss Darin's diverse background in envi…

00:38:59  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
#14 Building Relationships Through Live Virtual Learning with Courtney Dayhuff

#14 Building Relationships Through Live Virtual Learning with Courtney Dayhuff

In this podcast episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Courtney Dayhuff from Banyan Global Learning. The episode delves into Courtney’s decade of experience teac…

00:39:03  |   Mon 18 Sep 2023
#13 Eponymous Hieronymous - Paul H. and How Local DLAs Can Change the Learning Landscape

#13 Eponymous Hieronymous - Paul H. and How Local DLAs Can Change the Learning Landscape

In this episode, Seth, Allyson, and Tami welcome Paul Hieronymus, chairman of the Ohio Distance Learning Association (OhioDLA). We discuss golden moments, the current state of distance learning in Oh…

00:37:08  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
#12 We Will Revolutionize Learning with Eric Jones of Oiada International

#12 We Will Revolutionize Learning with Eric Jones of Oiada International

In this episode, Seth, Allyson, and Tami sit down with Eric Jones, a driving force behind Oiada International. With a dynamic career in distance learning that spans decades, Eric’s unwavering commitm…

00:37:51  |   Mon 21 Aug 2023
#11 Reaching Canada's Remote Indigenous Communities with Anne-Marie Côté of TakingITGlobal

#11 Reaching Canada's Remote Indigenous Communities with Anne-Marie Côté of TakingITGlobal

This week's episode we talk with Anne-Marie Côté from Canada's TakingITGlobal whose Connected North is an absolute powerhouse in live video conferencing. The best practices developed by Connected Nor…

00:27:38  |   Mon 07 Aug 2023
#10 Being a DL Living Legend and a Female Leader in Tech with Jan Zanetis

#10 Being a DL Living Legend and a Female Leader in Tech with Jan Zanetis

Jan Zanetis is a distance learning pioneer who spent 20 years in K-12 and higher ed before working for DL powerhouses TANDBERG and Cisco Systems. In 2013, she became the Managing Director at the Cent…

00:31:13  |   Tue 25 Jul 2023
#9 Our Titular Question: Part Two with the CILC Pinnacle Education Collective

#9 Our Titular Question: Part Two with the CILC Pinnacle Education Collective

Welcome to Part Two of this  two-part episode in which Seth, Tami, and Allyson delve into the insights and experiences of a diverse group of North American distance learning professionals. 

As we do …

00:31:28  |   Tue 11 Jul 2023
#8 DL Golden Moments: Part One with CILC Pinnacle Education Collective

#8 DL Golden Moments: Part One with CILC Pinnacle Education Collective

In Part One of this two-part episode,  Seth, Tami, and Allyson delve into the insights and experiences of a diverse group of North American distance learning professionals. Reflecting on the golden m…

00:24:17  |   Wed 28 Jun 2023
#7 The Importance of DL Research with Jasmin Poor at Roper Mountain Science Center

#7 The Importance of DL Research with Jasmin Poor at Roper Mountain Science Center

Dr. Jasmin Poor is a decorated veteran of distance learning and brings to the podcast her deep experience with both teaching and research.  She discusses her perspective on homeschooling and digital …

00:41:14  |   Mon 12 Jun 2023
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