Why Distance Learning?

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 American Sign Language (ASL) on learning methods and outcomes. Adam also highlights the evolution of accessibility features in video conferencing and the funding opportunities available for accessibility initiatives. Mention is made that as people age and their hearing is reduced similar accomodation supports their continued mental health. The conversation emphasizes the power of distance learning to provide equitable access to education.TakeawaysDistance learning provides access to locations and experiences that may not be possible otherwise.ASL interpretation and accessibility features in video conferencing have improved, making distance learning more inclusive.Distance learning allows for exposure to new content and concepts, which is crucial for deaf children's incidental learning.ASL is a conceptual language that conveys ideas rather than a direct word-for-word translation. (There is also manually signed English which is word-for-word.Funding opportunities are available for organizations and individuals looking to support accessibility initiatives.Episode links:Learn more about the resources available at the American Society for Deaf Children here: deafchildren.org/Host links:The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) offers free Memberships and interactive virtual learning programs and resources: cilc.org/Tune-in to the CILC Community of Learning education series that airs every Tuesday -Friday at 1PM. Select programs have live American Sign Language (ASL Interpretation), thanks to Emma and the American Society for Deaf Children. Check out the full schedule and register for FREE here: cilc.org/community.Check out Banyan Global Check out Learning Live virtual programs for character education at https://banyangloballearning.com/live-virtual-field-trips/.

Show Notes

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 American Sign Language (ASL) on learning methods and outcomes. Adam also highlights the evolution of accessibility features in video conferencing and the funding opportunities available for accessibility initiatives. Mention is made that as people age and their hearing is reduced similar accomodation supports their continued mental health. The conversation emphasizes the power of distance learning to provide equitable access to education.

Takeaways

  • Distance learning provides access to locations and experiences that may not be possible otherwise.
  • ASL interpretation and accessibility features in video conferencing have improved, making distance learning more inclusive.
  • Distance learning allows for exposure to new content and concepts, which is crucial for deaf children's incidental learning.
  • ASL is a conceptual language that conveys ideas rather than a direct word-for-word translation. (There is also manually signed English which is word-for-word.
  • Funding opportunities are available for organizations and individuals looking to support accessibility initiatives.


Episode links:

  • Learn more about the resources available at the American Society for Deaf Children here: deafchildren.org/

Host links:
The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) offers free Memberships and interactive virtual learning programs and resources: cilc.org/

Tune-in to the CILC Community of Learning education series that airs every Tuesday -Friday at 1PM. Select programs have live American Sign Language (ASL Interpretation), thanks to Emma and the American Society for Deaf Children. Check out the full schedule and register for FREE here: cilc.org/community.Check out Banyan Global

Check out Learning Live virtual programs for character education at https://banyangloballearning.com/live-virtual-field-trips/.


Creators & Guests

Host
Allyson Mitchell
Host
Seth Fleischauer
Host
Tami Moehring

What is Why Distance Learning??

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.