Best Joe Wiggins Podcasts (2025)

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#63 The Human Side of Systems Change (Part 2) with Dr. Tovah Sheldon 45:31

3d ago45:31

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Too often, educational change is approached with a top-down, impersonal strategy—especially in virtual settings. Leaders are handed new tools, frameworks, and mandates but given little space for reflection, values alignment, or the flexibility needed to make change stick. The result? Burnout, survival mode, and disjointed systems that don’t serve s…

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#62 The Human Side of Systems Change (Part 1) with Dr. Chris Harrington 34:55

17d ago34:55

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Too often, distance learning gets dismissed as fragmented or disjointed, seen as a patchwork of tech tools rather than a cohesive educational system. Teachers feel pulled in too many directions, and programs struggle to sustain impact beyond the novelty of going virtual. In this episode, Dr. Chris Harrington - leader of the EmpowerEd Research Insti…

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#61 CTE Thrives Online: High STEP's Amanda Bell Shows Us How 30:28

1M ago30:28

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Can hands-on career training truly happen online? Skeptics argue that virtual education falls short when it comes to preparing students for high-touch, high-stakes professions—especially in healthcare. Amanda Bell, a visionary CTE leader and creator of High STEP Virtual Academy, proves otherwise. In this episode, Amanda shares how she’s revolutioni…

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#60 Live Gaming for Growth: Social‑Emotional Learning Through Play with CoLab's Alan Tang 38:31

2M ago38:31

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Seth Fleischauer, Tami Moehring, and Allyson Mitchell welcome Alan Tang, founder of Collaboration Laboratory, to explore the power of play as a core instructional strategy in live virtual learning. They dig into what happens when games aren’t the reward—but the curriculum itself. Alan shares how CoLab uses …

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#59 What Florida Gets Right About Virtual Schools with Desiré Mosser 39:11

2M ago39:11

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, your hosts sit down with Desiré Mosser, a veteran instructional coach supporting over 125 virtual educators at Pasco eSchool and Vice President of BOLD (Blended Online Learning Discovery of Florida). A former brick-and-mortar science teacher turned online education leader, Desiré brings over two decades of …

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#58 Tiered Support in Virtual and Hybrid Learning with Dr. Lori Wiggins 31:32

2M ago31:32

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How can distance learning meet the vastly different needs of students who are disengaged, displaced, or underserved—and still deliver equity, engagement, and academic excellence? In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Dr. Lori Wiggins, principal of Pasco eSchool, shares how her team runs 12 distinct programs under one virtual roof using a tiered…

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#57 Digital PE for the Real World: Physical Wellness Meets Edtech with Joe Titus 43:11

3M ago43:11

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Joe Titus, founder and CEO of Hiveclass, to reimagine what physical education can look like in the digital age. They explore how Hiveclass brings inclusive, skill-based movement instruction to students who are often left out of traditional PE—whe…

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#56 How We Got Here: Three Stories That Fuel This Podcast 48:43

3M ago48:43

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In this special episode of Why Distance Learning, the hosts become the guests. Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring step out from behind the mic to share their personal journeys into distance learning, their current work in the field, and why this podcast exists. From museum basements to prairie dresses to viral Mets fandom, this e…

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Howard Marks: Navigating Crises - Creed, Preparation and Emotional Control 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

Send us a text Howard Marks – navigating the crisis - creed, preparation and control What kind of mindset and organisational culture does it take to survive and to thrive in market turmoil? Let’s be frank, there are a vanishingly small number of people who have navigated multiples crises successfully and have something interesting and reflective to…

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#55 Distance Learning as a Lifeline for Ukrainian Students with Yuliya Kosko 37:03

4M ago37:03

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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 virtual learning becomes a lifeline in the darkest of times. They discuss the founding of Svitlo School during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how distance learning has supported …

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#54 Online Education That Outperforms Traditional Schools—Here’s How with Heather Rhodes 38:14

4M ago38:14

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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?, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes Heather Rhodes, founder of Highgrove Education and former leader of Harrow School Online. Together, they explore how international online schools can f…

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#53 Online School for Neurodivergent Kids: Insights from Gaia Learning with Kate Longworth 38:01

5M ago38:01

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Traditional classrooms can be overwhelming for neurodivergent students. Rigid schedules, sensory overload, and one-size-fits-all approaches leave many feeling anxious, disconnected, and unable to thrive. Parents often ask: Is online education a viable alternative? In this episode, we sit down with Kate Longworth, CEO and founder of Gaia Learning, a…

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Dealing with Trumpcertainty 17:34

5M ago17:34

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Send us a text The Disruptor in Chief’s blizzard of executive orders, tariffs and foreign policy positions and his propensity to change them is making life difficult for investors and clients. Things look and feel uncertain, perhaps more so than in living memory. In this bite size episode, we discuss the science and practicalities of dealing with u…

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#52 Can You Really Learn Music Online? Debunking the Myths of Virtual Music Education with Caleb Smith 31:45

5M ago31:45

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🎵 Can Music Be Taught Effectively Online? Exploring Distance Learning in the Arts Pain Point: Many believe that subjects like music require in-person instruction to be truly effective. Can students really learn to play an instrument, develop musicality, and experience meaningful arts education online? Solution: In this episode, Why Distance Learnin…

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#51 From Stopgap to Standard: The Rise of Virtual Learning with DLAC's John Watson 46:05

6M ago46:05

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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 temporary fix—an emergency response rather than a viable long-term model. Many educators and policymakers still equate today’s online learning with the chaotic transition of 2020, faili…

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#50 Virtual Students Feel Disconnected? Fix It with These Strategies from Dr. Breauna Wall 37:56

6M ago37:56

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🚨 “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 with them in mind. Educators want to create engaging, inclusive online spaces—but without the right tools, distance learning can feel like a barrier rather than a bridge. 🎧 In this epis…

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Room 101: Project Coldplay 8:22

7M ago8:22

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Send us a text As the wordly philosophers of Coldplay suggest, getting what you want, but not what you need, might leave you in need of fixing. Leaps in investment platform technology give investors more information, more choice and the ability to act more quickly and easily. We want that, but is it what we need? As Joe points out, many of the posi…

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#49 From Isolation to Connection: The Key to Virtual School Success with Alicia Hughes 36:52

7M ago36:52

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🚨 “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, teacher burnout, and the overwhelming challenge of building culture in an online environment. Leaders and educators are left wondering—Can we really create a strong, connected school com…

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Room 101: Performance fees - heads I win...??? 8:31

7M ago8:31

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Send us a text Joe doesn’t like performance fees - but why? Are they innately problematic or just badly and perhaps cynically implemented in the mutual fund industry? In this bitesize episode, we get into alignment of interests, bad design and investor behaviour. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁? Performance fees are most often discussed in th…

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Room 101: Chartcrime? 11:47

7M ago11:47

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Send us a text We all have things in our working lives that drive us insane. Anyone who regularly listens to the pod will know that there are a few subjects that consistently raise Joe’s blood pressure to unhealthy levels… In the interest of Joe's and our future guest’s wellbeing, we wanted to find a way of dealing with these issues productively. O…

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#48 Why Distance Learning Works for Environmental Education with Kasey Galylord-Opalewski 42:13

7M ago42:13

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome environmental science educator and distance learning pioneer, Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski, to explore the intersection of marine science, education, and the transformative potential of live virtual learning. Kasey shares her journey from North …

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#47 Virtual School for Gen Alpha Digital Nomads with Noam Gerstein 40:38

8M ago40:38

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Noam Gerstein, CEO of the Bina School and a leading expert in precision education. Noam shares her journey of creating a global, digitally native school that reimagines how education serves young learners, blending emotional connection, cu…

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#46 Making Music Education Fun, Accessible, and Personalized with Patrick Boylan 39:26

8M ago39:26

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Patrick Boylan, co-founder of Museflow, a groundbreaking music education platform described as the "Duolingo of music education." Patrick shares his journey of rethinking traditional music lessons, combining gamification, flow state learnin…

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#45 Student Engagement and Other Best Practices with DL Veteran Liz Huson of Erie 2 BOCES 42:10

8M ago42:10

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Liz Huson, Distance Learning Specialist at Erie 2 BOCES, for a dynamic discussion on the transformative power of virtual education. Liz shares how her passion for student engagement, differentiated instruction, and equity informs her role i…

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#44 The Science of Learning: How Fit Learning Drives Student Success with Kimberly Berens 55:50

9M ago55:50

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring are joined by Dr. Kimberly Berens, founder of Fit Learning and CEO of Fit Learning Online, to discuss the critical role of behavior science in education. Dr. Berens shares her journey from establishing Fit Learning in a small closet to growing it …

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#43 Earwigs Are Very Good Mothers and the De-Ickification of Invertebrates with the Butterfly Pavilion's Jillian Luciow 33:14

9M ago33:14

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Jillian Luciow from the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver (Jillian from the Pavilion!). They explore how live virtual learning programs bring invertebrates like butterflies, tarantulas, and crabs into classrooms through engaging, curriculum-alig…

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#42 Exploring WWII History in Real Time with Maddie Roach 30:37

10M ago30:37

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Maddie Roach, the Distance Learning Specialist at the National World War II Museum. Maddie shares her experiences building engaging virtual programs that connect learners to history in unique ways, discusses how the museum adapted post-Katr…

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#41 BOLD Moves: How Virtual Schools Are Redefining Education in Florida with Mandy Perry 37:46

10M ago37:46

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In this episode of the Why Distance Learning? Podcast, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Mandy Perry, a virtual school principal and president of the Blended and Online Learning Discovery (BOLD) of Florida Executive Board. Mandy shares her journey in virtual education, her leadership role in BOLD, and how virtual s…

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#40 Podcasting Is Distance Learning with the EdSurge Podcast's Jeff Young 41:01

11M ago41:01

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Jeff Young, editor, reporter, and host of the EdSurge podcast, to discuss the intersection of technology, education, and podcasting. Jeff shares his experiences covering education for over 20 years and reflects on how podcasting has emerged…

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May Contain Lies... 48:21

11M ago48:21

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Send us a text If you’ve been around the block, you will likely have seen some eye-rolling use of evidence during meetings. Evidence can be used badly for many reasons; a misunderstanding of what conclusions can be drawn from it, or perhaps it has been cherry-picked to support a particular position. In this episode, we unpick these issues with Prof…

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#39 Civics, Collaboration, and Ms. Opal Lee: A Constitution Day Special 42:35

11M ago42:35

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome three special guests: Julie Silverbrook from the National Constitution Center, Jocelyn Kho from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and Andrea (Ang) Reidell from the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics. Together, they discuss an e…

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#38 Global Collaboration for Social Good with Dr. Jennifer Williams of Take Action Global 39:48

12M ago39:48

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About today’s guest Dr. Jennifer Williams is the founder of Teach SDGs and co-founder of the nonprofit organization Take Action Global. She is a thought leader in using educational technology to promote global perspectives and social good. As an educator and author of Teach Boldly: Using EdTech for Social Good, Dr. Williams champions the role of te…

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#37 Why Music Teachers Struggle with Virtual Learning—And the Tech That Finally Fixes It with Terry Lowry 38:33

1y ago38:33

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“Geography should not keep us from learning and creating together.” Music education thrives on real-time collaboration—but for years, online instruction has struggled with one major roadblock: latency. For music teachers, conductors, and performers, even a slight delay makes synchronous playing nearly impossible. What if that problem disappeared co…

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#36 Education Everywhere: The Success Story of Virtual Excursions Australia 40:47

1y ago40:47

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In this exciting episode of "Why Distance Learning," we delve into the fascinating world of Virtual Excursions Australia with co-founders Karen Player and Ben Newsome. Their stories highlight the transformative power of digital technologies in education, providing insight into how virtual excursions can bridge gaps in access and enrich learning for…

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#35 LIVE from ISTE: Kate Neff and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science 40:31

1y ago40:31

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In this most special of special episodes, Seth, Tami, and Allyson record LIVE at the ISTE conference in Denver, Colorado. As an official session at the conference, your podcast hosts - along with 40 other conference participants - were hosted by Kate Neff, the virtual Programs Coordinator at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The episode unfo…

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#34 Social Media As a Form of Distance Learning with Heidi Clements 35:05

1y ago35:05

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In this fascinating episode of the Why Distance Learning podcast, your hosts sit down with Heidi Clements, an Instagram influencer with a substantial following, to explore the intersections between social media influence and educational strategies. Heidi, known traditionally for her work as a Hollywood producer but now for her vibrant presence onli…

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Pants on fire 40:52

1y ago40:52

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Send us a text Lying – it’s something that all humans do. Most of the lies we tell are small and harmless. But deceptive behaviour in the investment industry lowers trust and increases costs and complexity. We are deceptive for many reasons and one of them is that we can get away with it. This is because, despite what we might believe, most of us a…

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#33 The Power of Puppetry with Sara Burmenko 40:26

1y ago40:26

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In this episode of the Why Distance Learning? podcast, our hosts interview Sara Burmenko from the Center for Puppetry Arts, delving into the unique world of puppetry as an educational tool. Sara shares her journey from an education major to becoming the director of the digital learning department at the Center for Puppetry Arts, emphasizing how pup…

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#32 Empowering Students with Disabilities through Distance Learning with Laura Loy 38:18

1y ago38:18

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In this episode of "Why Distance Learning?" we explore the innovative intersections of arts education, accessibility, and distance learning with Laura Loy. Laura, a seasoned educator and performer, shares how her work at PHAME Academy harnesses the power of the arts to engage and empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throu…

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#31 Dopamine, Gamification, AI and the Right Tool for the Job with Thor Prichard 43:23

1y ago43:23

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In this episode we dive deep into the intersections of technology, education, and cognitive psychology with Thor Prichard of Clarity Innovations. This week, Thor Prichard joins us to discuss his role at Clarity Innovations, where he and his team design tech solutions that enhance educational practices. Thor draws on his personal experiences with of…

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#30 Empathy Across Continents with Shared Studios' Virtual Portals 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

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In this episode of "Why Distance Learning," we delve into the transformative role of Shared Studios' immersive technology in global education. Our guests, Dr. Brandon Ferderer, Head of Programming at Shared Studios, and Ross Phillips, a dedicated social studies teacher from Winnacanet High School, discuss the impact of full-body virtual interaction…

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Underperformance - everyone's got a plan until they're hit in the face 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

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Send us a text 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿? 1. Hire a manager after a period of strong performance. 2. Watch in horror as you don’t experience that outcome, maybe the opposite. 3. Spend a huge amount of time and emotional labour deciding on whether your initial thesis was wrong, something has changed at the manag…

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#29B Special Episode: Why Distance Learning? with Tsai Hsing Students 16:31

1+ y ago16:31

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As a companion to episode #29A - Teaching Culture Across Cultures with Wendy Lee - this episode features six seventh-grade students from Tsai Hsing School in Taipei, Taiwan. Each student responds to the question, "Why Distance Learning?" The students are part of a daily distance learning program called Learning Live, a collaboration between Tsai Hs…

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#29A Teaching Culture Across Cultures with Wendy Lee 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

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We welcome Wendy Lee from Tsai Hsing School in Taipei, Taiwan who discusses the multifaceted roles of local teachers in a global distance learning language program called Learning Live. She highlights the challenges and responsibilities these educators face daily, emphasizing their need to be detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, and flexible t…

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#28 Rethinking Time and Space in Education with Jen Sayre 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

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In this episode, the WDL crew welcomes Jen Sayre, Director of Applied Technology at Fairfield County ESC, Ohio. They delve into the essence of high-quality online learning experiences and the genesis of InnevAto EDU, a comprehensive online course catalog for grades 6-12. Jen shares inspiring stories of students who leveraged online learning to chas…

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#27 Valary Oleinik is the Gateway to Gamification 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

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Valary Oleinik describes herself as part artist, part geek, and wholly dedicated to enhancing live virtual learning experiences. Her unique approach, blending curiosity, gameful experiences, and technology, positions her as a key influencer and innovator in the field. Valary's dedication to breaking traditional education molds is evident as she exp…

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#26 Ohio's Innovative Language Learning with Michele Carlisle 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

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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 that would not be available were it not for live virtual instruction. Michelle shares the history and development of the program, as well as the chall…

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The other F word 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

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Send us a text Thinking and talking about failure can be tough, especially when it’s us who’s failing. But it’s important for us as individuals and investment teams to find a way to do this in an effective manner that allows us to both learn and evolve. In this episode of Decisions Nerds… - Joe pits his inner Brian Blessed against an AI auto-editor…

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#25 DL for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Adam Bair 43:21

1+ y ago43:21

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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 education of his daughter Emma who is deaf. They discuss the importance of exposure to new content for children with hearing loss and the impact of using Amer…

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#24 How Museums Can Thrive Online with Emily Kotecki 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

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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 museums, Emily shares her expertise in creating compelling digital learning experiences. Drawing from her work with clients and her publication The Distance …

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