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 commitment to cultivating 21st century global citizens and leaders using distance will leave you awestruck! The group delves into the rich history of Oiada to unpack best practices for using distance learning to create a successful cultural exchange program that shares perspectives, boosts participants' self-esteem, and instills a sense of unity among global peers. Eric also takes time to talk about his time in a leadership role in the United States Distance Learning Association, discussing the challenges USDLA is determined to overcome, and the different ways the Association revolutionizes the way students learn!Get to know more about Oiada International here: https://www.oiadaintl.org/Keep up with the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) here: https://usdla.org/Browse amazing virtual learning opportunities at CILC.orgSeth's Banyan Global Learning provides live virtual learning series in Character Education.
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 commitment to cultivating 21st century global citizens and leaders using distance will leave you awestruck! The group delves into the rich history of Oiada to unpack best practices for using distance learning to create a successful cultural exchange program that shares perspectives, boosts participants' self-esteem, and instills a sense of unity among global peers. Eric also takes time to talk about his time in a leadership role in the United States Distance Learning Association, discussing the challenges USDLA is determined to overcome, and the different ways the Association revolutionizes the way students learn!
Get to know more about Oiada International here: https://www.oiadaintl.org/
Keep up with the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) here: https://usdla.org/
Browse amazing virtual learning opportunities at CILC.org
Seth's Banyan Global Learning provides live virtual learning series in Character Education.
The Why Distance Learning? podcast is for educators who are engaged with live virtual learning experiences, whether they be content providers who produce and facilitate or educators who want to complement their curriculum and learn more about the medium. We interview content providers, industry professionals, field experts and educators who love and use live virtual learning.
Dive deep with Seth, Allyson, and Tami into the rapidly growing world of synchronous virtual and online education. Through in-depth interviews, explore how educators are leveraging videoconferencing, interactive virtual learning, and other education technologies like virtual field trips to revolutionize remote and distance learning. Discover the benefits and challenges of teaching at a distance. Learn how virtual engagement can enhance traditional instruction. Hear from distance learning experts using the latest EdTech tools to create unique remote learning opportunities for students and teachers alike. From content providers to administrators to EdTech entrepreneurs, this podcast reveals the human stories and innovative technologies shaping the future of virtual and online education. For anyone interested in transforming classrooms and learning through remote digital platforms, Why Distance Learning? charts a path forward.
Hosted by Seth Fleischauer of Banyan Global Learning and Allyson Mitchell and Tami Moehring of the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration.