Best Evolve Edtech Podcasts (2025)

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

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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

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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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274: The Cable Cowboy Who Went from Broke to Broadband 🤠 | Terry Koosed of Bel Air Internet 2:16:14

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Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur. Listen to Part II,…

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

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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

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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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From the Archives: Let's Talk About Grading Practices - E130 26:13

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This week, we are starting our book study with chapter 1 of Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms by Joe Feldman. Specifically, we will dive into what makes grading so difficult to talk about and even harder to change. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episo…

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Building Community Through Movement: A Conversation With Amber Reynolds 18:34

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Welcome to another episode of the Active Listener Podcast, where today we dive into a conversation with Amber Reynolds, a dedicated physical education teacher from Summit View Elementary. Learn about her transition from classroom teaching to her passion for PE, and how she nurtures an inclusive environment for all students, especially those with sp…

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

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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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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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

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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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Bringing Both Sides of the Table Together: A Conversation With Leo Brehm 47:43

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Welcome back to Season Two of the Active Listener Podcast! Host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay, welcomes Leo Brehm, an experienced leader from the Massachusetts educational landscape. With over two decades in technology, Leo shares insights into his role as a district business administrator and his journey in balancing IT innovation with savvy investmen…

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Fostering Constructive Chaos: A Conversation With Lisa DeLapo 32:25

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Active Listener Podcast, hosted by Dominique Johnson-Lindsay. In this enlightening session, Dominique welcomes Lisa DeLapo, the Information and Instructional Technology Director at Union School District, San Jose, California. Join us as Lisa shares her journey from the medical field to education, detailing her path to bec…

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

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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

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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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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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

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

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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

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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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271: How to Breathe Life into a Business... Dr. Dan Cohen of Breathe Right Strips 55:39

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Dr. Dan Cohen is the former Chairman of CNS, Incorporated. Dr. Cohen was the driving force behind the meteoric rise of Breathe Right nasal strips, acquiring the rights to manufacture and sell the product for the medical equipment company he founded in 1982. In 2006, GlaxoSmithKline acquired CNS, including its Breathe Right nasal strips and FiberCho…

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

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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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Want to Revolutionise Learning? Start with Product Thinking! 36:16

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Send us a text In this episode of the Ideas Podcast, we sit down with Greg, founder of Two Circle Studio, to explore a bold vision for the future of learning and development. Greg dives into the idea of applying a "product mindset" to L&D, challenging traditional approaches and advocating for a shift towards standardisation, clear requirements, and…

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

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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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Low Fidelity, High Impact - Live from LN Connect 2024 with Heidi Kirby 37:13

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Send us a text Can instructional designers create impactful learning experiences using low-fidelity modalities? This is the central question Tom and Heidi discuss in this episode of the iDeas Podcast. They also explore: - If podcasting is an effective modality for workplace learning, - What we consider to be impactful, - How we can 'sell' low fidel…

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Making Data Work for You: Overcoming the Fear and Finding Meaning 41:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Alaina Szlachta shares her thoughts on overcoming the fear and overwhelm often associated with data. She explores how to use data strategically to make informed decisions, the importance of asking the right questions, and how to build a strong foundation of baseline data. Dr. Szlachta offers practical insights fo…

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

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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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270: Once Again, the Return of the Non-Food Franchise King: Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting 59:52

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Jon Ostenson is the Founder of FranBridge Consulting. Jon is a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit ov…

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

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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

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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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269: Blowing Minds with Carey Smith: The Big Ass Fans Story! 🫏... 1:12:04

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Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and expanded from industr…

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

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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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Educing Excellence In K-12 Education: A Conversation With Pat O'Connor 30:55

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

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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

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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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268: Manufacturing Shutters & Company Culture | 🪟 Rick Skidmore of Timberlane Inc. 1:06:53

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Rick Skidmore is the Founder and CEO at Timberlane, Inc. Having been born an entrepreneur, it should have been clear early on that despite considerable success in the insurance and investment industry, Rick's future was outside the traditional career path. Rick founded his current company, Timberlane Inc., in 1995, based on a passion and a gaping n…

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

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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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Activating Technology in K-12: A Conversation With Erica Lopez 27:06

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

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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

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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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Reimagining Sound in the Classroom: A Conversation With Azalea Fauveau Williams 14:01

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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

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

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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

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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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Integrating Technology In A Rural District: A Conversation With Willie Thomas III 27:58

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

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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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266: Wheels of Fortune: 🚲 Team USA's Path to Tour de France Victory (Anne Hed of HED Cycling) 1:08:07

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Anne Hed is a lifetime resident of Minnesota. Her history as a business owner began back in the 1980’s, when she raced as a professional triathlete. She completed eight Ironman Triathlons in Hawaii, and met her late husband, Steve, through the sport. He became one of her first sponsors... This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranB…

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

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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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Cultivating Workplace Values: A Conversation with Chrystal Hutchison 14:23

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

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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

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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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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …